Net foreign factor income (NFFI) is the difference between a nation’s gross national product (GNP) and gross domestic product (GDP).  ( 20 min )

Communism and socialism are political and economic systems that are historically related but often confused with each other. Here's how they compare.  ( 27 min )

The Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund is a U.S. Treasury account that pays Social Security benefits to retired workers, their survivors, and eligible children.  ( 25 min )

ETF arbitrage brings the market price of ETFs back in line with net asset values when divergence happens. Learn how it works.  ( 24 min )

Japan's negative interest rate policy has failed to generate economic growth, but the central bank keeps trying to print up prosperity.  ( 23 min )

Medicare open enrollment, Oct. 15–Dec. 7, is an opportunity to make changes to your Medicare coverage. Learn how open enrollment for Medicare works.  ( 26 min )

Bitcoin's price history has been volatile. Learn about the currency's significant spikes and crashes, plus its major price influencers.  ( 27 min )

You can get Social Security benefits and work at the same time. But if you haven't reached full retirement age, your benefits could be reduced.  ( 29 min )

Find out how to determine when it's the right time for you to switch from mutual funds to ETFs, including the benefits of ETFs and who they are best for.  ( 23 min )

Learn more about Medicare Part D, which is a prescription drug benefit program offered as part of Medicare.  ( 26 min )

Learn how to evaluate the performance of an ETF, whether it is before the purchase or after you have held the investment for many years.  ( 20 min )

Property, plant, and equipment (PP&E) are long-term assets vital to business operations and not easily converted into cash.  ( 26 min )

Medicare is a U.S. government program providing health insurance mostly to people 65 and older.  ( 30 min )

The massive Baby Boomer generation is now retiring in droves. Will they bankrupt the Social Security system?  ( 25 min )

The number of 'centi-millionaires' worldwide has more than doubled in the last 20 years, with 38% of them living in the U.S. and 775 based in New York City.  ( 18 min )

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) or Agence du revenu du Canada is a federal agency that collects taxes and administers tax laws for the Canadian government.  ( 21 min )

Each is different in their own way, but which system is better: the currency board or the central bank? Find out more about these systems in this article.  ( 25 min )

ETFs have lower costs than index funds, but the cost to buy and sell can be more expensive.  ( 22 min )

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Third-quarter earnings season picks up with reports from Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, Tesla, Goldman Sachs, Netflix, TSMC, Johnson & Johnson, and Lockheed Martin.  ( 23 min )

Find out how to determine when it's the right time for you to switch from mutual funds to ETFs, including the benefits of ETFs and who they are best for.  ( 23 min )

The SECURE 2.0 Act will allow employers to provide 401(k), 403(b), or SIMPLE IRA matching for qualified student loan payments.  ( 37 min )

GM and Unifor Deal Details Are Out. You Can't Blame Canada For The UAW Log Jam.  ( 21 min )

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ExxonMobil and Pioneer's $60 billion merger will make Exxon the biggest shale player in the region.  ( 34 min )

(Bloomberg) -- With the list of stock-market worries growing seemingly by the day, investors looking to earnings season for a dose of good news are hanging their hopes on a familiar group: Big Tech.Most Read from BloombergIsrael Latest: Egypt Says Response Has Exceeded Self-DefenseIsrael Latest: Biden and Abbas Talk as Gaza Invasion NearsYour Guide to Understanding the Roots of the Israel-Hamas WarStanford Suspends Teacher as Mideast Conflict Roils CampusBlinken to Visit Israel Again as Lebanon  ( 34 min )

The IRS recently announced a major tax enforcement initiative that will increase scrutiny on high-income earners, partnerships and people with foreign bank accounts. The agency said the effort would “restore fairness to [the] tax system” by focusing on wealthy taxpayers who have seen sharp declines in audit rates over the past decade. A financial advisor […] The post The IRS Is Cracking Down on These High-Income Earners. Are You One of Them? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 33 min )

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A slew of corporate earnings will provide investors with a check on the health of corporate America in the week ahead.  ( 36 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Traders are preparing for another week of wild price swings as continuing conflict in the Middle East fuels demand for haven assets and prompts investors to reconsider their views on global interest rates. Most Read from BloombergIsrael Latest: US Says It’s Warned Iran in Back-Channel TalksIsrael Latest: Biden and Abbas Talk as Gaza Invasion NearsYour Guide to Understanding the Roots of the Israel-Hamas WarStanford Suspends Teacher as Mideast Conflict Roils CampusIsrael Latest: Is  ( 33 min )

If government regulators prevail against Google in the biggest U.S. antitrust trial in a quarter century, it's likely to unleash drastic changes that will undermine the dominance of a search engine that defines the internet for billions of people. As the 10-week trial probing Google's business practices nears its midway point, it's still too early to tell if U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta will side with the Justice Department and try to handcuff one of the world's most dominant tech companies. If Mehta rules that Google has been running an illegal monopoly in search, the punishment could open up new online avenues for consumers and businesses to explore in pursuit of information, entertainment and commerce.  ( 35 min )

Renaissance Capital LLC’s passive IPO-focused ETFs loaded up on Palantir, Rivian, and Kenvue stock, and exited an investment in Li Auto in the third quarter.  ( 20 min )

Earnings at giant banks rose as high interest rates let them rake in more income. But loan write-offs also increased, showing that some borrowers are struggling.  ( 35 min )

Charles and Kathleen Moore are about to have their day in the Supreme Court over a $15,000 tax bill they contend is unconstitutional. The couple from Redmond, Washington, claim they had to pay the money because of their investment in an Indian company from which, as Charles Moore, 62, said in a sworn statement, they “have never received a distribution, dividend, or other payment.” The Moores are the public face of a high court case backed by business and conservative political interests that could call into question other parts of the U.S. tax code and rule out a much-discussed but never-enacted tax on wealth.  ( 34 min )

Older relatives often have let their finances fall into disarray by the time you step in. Here's a primer on how to help right things without angering them.  ( 24 min )

This week in Borderlands: Mexico remains top US trade partner in August, Laredo No. 1 gateway; Eden Green begins $40M vertical farming expansion near Dallas; Production, exports of Mexican-built trucks fall for second straight month; and Port of Brownsville receives $11.5M to overhaul cargo dock. The post Borderlands: Mexico top US trade partner in August, Laredo No. 1 gateway appeared first on FreightWaves.  ( 34 min )

Individual investors are dialing back on risks across markets.  ( 27 min )

(Bloomberg) -- China’s economy isn’t yet on secure footing, as recent green shoots have been offset by lingering fears about the property crisis and a stubborn inability to revive confidence.Most Read from BloombergIsrael Latest: Biden and Abbas Talk as Gaza Invasion NearsIsrael Latest: Rockets Target Tel Aviv; Hezbollah Claims StrikeIsrael Latest: Israeli Army Strikes Hezbollah Posts in LebanonTop House Republican Wants Help From Democrats to Pick a SpeakerYour Guide to Understanding the Roots  ( 36 min )

Surging interest expenses are wiping out profits for some issuers of risky loans.  ( 27 min )

Sales growth has slowed in the U.S. as car companies are finding a limited pool of consumers willing to pay more for these models.  ( 27 min )

Eli Lilly (LLY) shares are reaching new heights, up 67% in 2023. Consistent buy pressure is lifting the stock.  ( 32 min )

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) shares are climbing, up 28% in 2023. Consistent buy pressure is lifting the shares.  ( 32 min )

Novo Nordisk (NVO) shares are surging, up 51% in 2023. While the company recently raised its guidance due to Ozempic and Wegovy, mega demand for the stock is powering the surge.  ( 32 min )

The first is how much the conflict in the Middle East could escalate and what it might mean for supplies in the world's top oil producing region. Crude prices got to finish the just-ended week up as much as 7%, after somewhat of a roller-coaster. An initial 4% gain on Monday from concerns over the latest Middle East war was pared to just 1% by Thursday from data showing the worst weekly US crude build in eight months, on top of record production.  ( 37 min )

South Korea's stock market watchdog said on Sunday it found two Hong Kong-based investment banks had engaged in naked short-selling, which would likely result in record fines. The two unnamed investment banks made naked short-selling transactions of a total 40 billion won ($29.58 million) and 16 billion won, respectively, the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) said in a statement. Naked short selling of stocks - in which an investor short sells shares without first borrowing them or determining they can be borrowed - is banned by the Capital Markets Act in South Korea.  ( 31 min )

Economists and market strategists are anticipating further ripple effects globally from the Middle East conflict, watching to see if the situation draws in other countries with the potential to increasingly drive up oil prices and send capital flowing to safehavens. Israel was preparing on Saturday to launch a ground assault in the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip, after telling Palestinians living in the territory to flee south. The Israeli national security adviser, meanwhile, warned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah not to start a war on a second front.  ( 32 min )

Is a 3% cash discount enough to make people ditch credit cards and payment apps?  ( 27 min )

TikTok heeft naar eigen zeggen actie ondernomen bij het bestrijden van nepnieuws en haatzaaiende berichten rond het conflict in Israël. De videoapp reageert daarmee op een eis van Eurocommissaris Thierry Breton.  ( 8 min )

De rente op studieschulden is met ruim 2,5 procent veel hoger dan de afgelopen jaren. Is dat reden voor extra haast met aflossen ? Of loont het om juist langzaamaan te doen? Experts wijzen op dat je gevoel het belangrijkst is.  ( 9 min )

De Wereldbank is onder de nieuwe president Ajay Banga een nieuwe richting ingeslagen. Die indruk heeft vertrekkend Wereldbank-bewindvoerder Koen Davidse.  ( 10 min )

Vakbond FNV organiseert dinsdag 24 oktober een landelijke stakingsdag in de houthandel voor een nieuwe en betere cao. De bond roept verder voor komende maandag op tot werkonderbrekingen in Zuid-Holland en Zeeland.  ( 8 min )

NU.nl kiest elke dag een actueel onderwerp waarover jij uitgebreid met medelezers van gedachten kunt wisselen. Vandaag gaat het over de wegwerpbeker die per januari verboden is. Kantoren, attractieparken en ziekenhuizen weten nog niet hoe ze de wegwerpbeker gaan vervangen. Oplossingen zijn mogelijk inruilbekers, meer vaatwassers en gratis herbruikbare flesjes. Wat lijkt jou een goed alternatief? Of neem je nu al een herbruikbare fles of mok mee als je de deur uitgaat?  ( 7 min )

Vandaag start een internationaal onderzoek naar het zeewater en de grond rondom Fukushima. Japan loost hier sinds afgelopen zomer afvalwater van de verwoeste kerncentrale in de Stille Oceaan. En daar is niet iedereen over te spreken.  ( 9 min )

NU.nl kiest elke dag een actueel onderwerp waarover jij uitgebreid met medelezers van gedachten kunt wisselen. Vandaag gaat het over de wegwerpbeker die per januari verboden is. Kantoren, attractieparken en ziekenhuizen weten nog niet hoe ze de wegwerpbeker gaan vervangen. Oplossingen zijn mogelijk inruilbekers, meer vaatwassers en gratis herbruikbare flesjes. Wat lijkt jou een goed alternatief? Of neem je nu al een herbruikbare fles of mok mee als je de deur uitgaat?  ( 7 min )

China schendt op grote schaal mensenrechten in de visserij-industrie. Personeel aan boord van vissersboten en in de verwerkingsfabrieken, onder wie Oeigoeren en Noord-Koreanen, heeft te maken met mensenhandel, geweld en dwangarbeid. Daarbij vallen zelfs doden, blijkt uit onderzoek van journalisten van The Outlaw Ocean Project.  ( 10 min )

Kantoren, attractieparken en ziekenhuizen weten nog niet hoe ze de wegwerpbeker gaan vervangen als die per januari verboden is, blijkt uit een rondgang van NU.nl. Onderwijsinstellingen hebben juist al wat ervaring opgedaan: "De mokkendiefstal neemt af."  ( 13 min )

China schendt op grote schaal mensenrechten in de visserij-industrie. Personeel aan boord van vissersboten en in de verwerkingsfabrieken, onder wie Oeigoeren en Noord-Koreanen, heeft te maken met mensenhandel, geweld en dwangarbeid. Daarbij vallen zelfs doden, blijkt uit onderzoek van journalisten van The Outlaw Ocean Project.  ( 10 min )

Giving Tuesday is a global initiative that encourages people to donate their time and money to charitable causes on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.  ( 24 min )

A genuine progress indicator (GPI) is a metric that measures the economic growth of a country. It is an alternative to gross domestic product (GDP).  ( 24 min )

Exchange traded products (ETPs) are types of securities that track underlying securities, an index, or other financial instruments. ETPs trade on exchanges similar to stocks.  ( 22 min )

An international exchange-traded fund (ETF) is any ETF that invests in foreign-based securities.  ( 22 min )

A euro ETF is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that invests in the euro, either directly or through euro-denominated short-term debt.  ( 20 min )

Women are investing and saving for retirement at higher rates, with younger generations of women leading recent gains, Fidelity found.  ( 18 min )

An exchange-traded fund (ETF) is a basket of securities that tracks an underlying index. ETFs can contain investments such as stocks and bonds.  ( 39 min )

Despite beating on profit, Domino's Pizza (DPZ) posted weaker-than-expected revenue for its third quarter as inflation-weary customers pulled back on ordering pizza.  ( 18 min )

The law of demand states that quantity purchased varies inversely with price. In other words, the higher the price, the lower the quantity demanded.  ( 28 min )

A decade after the financial crisis, Neel Kashkari, the man who oversaw TARP, answers questions on lessons learned.  ( 23 min )

There are at least four factors that affect change in futures prices, including risk free-interest rates, particularly in a no-arbitrage environment.  ( 25 min )

The Conference Board (CB) is a not-for-profit research organization which distributes vital economic information to its peer-to-peer business members.  ( 28 min )

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Insurers have been hit by a one-two punch of natural disasters and lackluster financial markets. But there’s a silver lining: the profits and surpluses that come with rising premiums.  ( 68 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Bond traders got a glimpse this week of what the eventual end of the Federal Reserve’s hiking cycle may look like.Most Read from BloombergIsrael Latest: Military Says It’s Preparing Wide Assault on GazaIsrael Latest: Israeli Army Strikes Hezbollah Posts in LebanonTop House Republican Wants Help From Democrats to Pick a SpeakerYour Guide to Understanding the Roots of the Israel-Hamas WarWider War in Middle East Could Tip the World Economy Into RecessionAmid volatile trading conditi  ( 33 min )

Nvidia offers luxurious office spaces in which employees can gather, but there's no return-to-office mandate.  ( 34 min )

The National Labor Relations Board alleges X retaliated against software engineer Yao Yue after she posted messages telling other workers to let Musk fire them rather than resigning, in wake of the company's new return-to-office policy.  ( 31 min )

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The refinery that supplies much of Scotland and northern England’s petrol and diesel could be at risk of cutbacks or even closure if Labour pushes ahead with plans to ban new oil and gas projects in the North Sea, its owners have warned.  ( 34 min )

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Prices at the pump are tumbling, even as war rages in the Middle East.  ( 27 min )

Hundreds of billions of dollars have been invested worldwide. Here’s what you need to know about how much the technology has, and hasn’t, changed things.  ( 29 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Investors are growing more confident that a year-long slump in profits for Corporate America is about to end. Yet a fragile economic outlook, wary consumers and the highest interest rates in 16 years mean any relief for stocks could be short-lived.Most Read from BloombergIsrael Latest: Biden and Abbas Talk as Gaza Invasion NearsIsrael Latest: Rockets Target Tel Aviv; Hezbollah Claims StrikeIsrael Latest: Israeli Army Strikes Hezbollah Posts in LebanonTop House Republican Wants Hel  ( 35 min )

(Bloomberg) -- With the Securities and Exchange Commission opting against appealing a ruling that paves the way for Grayscale Investments LLC to convert its Bitcoin trust into an exchange-traded fund, analysts are now trying to gauge how the process may unfold from here. Most Read from BloombergIsrael Latest: Biden and Abbas Talk as Gaza Invasion NearsIsrael Latest: Rockets Target Tel Aviv; Hezbollah Claims StrikeIsrael Latest: Israeli Army Strikes Hezbollah Posts in LebanonTop House Republican  ( 32 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Federal Reserve officials look set to hold interest rates steady for the second time in a row next month — but they’re far from calling an end to their tightening campaign.Most Read from BloombergIsrael Latest: Israeli Army Strikes Hezbollah Posts in LebanonTop House Republican Wants Help From Democrats to Pick a SpeakerIsrael Latest: Blinken Says Must Stop Conflict From SpreadingWider War in Middle East Could Tip the World Economy Into RecessionNYC Boosts Security Ahead of ‘All O  ( 34 min )

Around 7% of retirees are looking for work in retirement, while 20% say they’re already working part time or full time.  ( 36 min )

Mortgage assumption allows the seller of a home to pass along to the buyer an existing home loan, negotiated earlier at low interest rates.  ( 32 min )

There is a long history of legendary CEO returns, but more companies have regretted them than rejoiced.  ( 27 min )

The US median down payment increased 11.3% year over year in the third quarter to $30,434, the highest in a decade.  ( 34 min )

Chipotle's long-term growth plans are still attractive to the street.  ( 34 min )

Wall Street’s great debate of 2023 — whether the U.S. economy is headed for a recession — is resurfacing amid heightened geopolitical risk, unabating inflationary pressures, and surging bond yields.  ( 32 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Igor Sechin, the boss of Russia’s state oil company and longtime associate of Vladimir Putin, celebrated New Year’s Eve on a yacht anchored off Palm Jumeirah, the man-made Dubai island dotted with oligarch-friendly beachfront villas. Most Read from BloombergIsrael Latest: Biden and Abbas Talk as Gaza Invasion NearsIsrael Latest: Israeli Army Strikes Hezbollah Posts in LebanonTop House Republican Wants Help From Democrats to Pick a SpeakerYour Guide to Understanding the Roots of th  ( 40 min )

The agency is targeting partnerships with more than $10 million in income and individuals with more than $1 million in income and $250,000 of tax debt.  ( 24 min )

India said on Saturday it will maintain the floor price for basmati rice exports until further notice, according to a government order, as the world’s biggest exporter continues to curb overseas shipments of the grain. India imposed a $1,200 per ton minimum export price (MEP) on basmati rice shipments in August to calm local prices ahead of key state elections. A government order on Saturday said it would maintain the MEP, initially in place until Sunday, until further notice.  ( 31 min )

A wager against U.S. shopping malls looked like a sure thing but hasn’t worked out that way.  ( 28 min )

UAW workers are striking for better pay, among other benefits. Here's a look at how UAW hourly wages compare with other workers in striking states.  ( 33 min )

Ferrari has started to accept payment in cryptocurrency for its luxury sports cars in the U.S. and will extend the scheme to Europe following requests from its wealthy customers, its marketing and commercial chief told Reuters. The vast majority of blue-chip companies have steered clear of crypto as the volatility of bitcoin and other tokens renders them impractical for commerce. Patchy regulation and high energy usage have also prevented the spread of crypto as a means of payment.  ( 33 min )

Conflict in the Middle East, surging global interest rates and elevated oil prices threaten a fragile recovery.  ( 28 min )

Darren Woods didn’t waver in his full-throttled belief in oil. Now his one-time doubters back his $60 billion deal for shale giant Pioneer.  ( 25 min )

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Apple Inc. is facing an expanded lawsuit with more than three dozen victims alleging that Apple's AirTag the "weapon of choice" for stalkers and abusers.  ( 33 min )

Despite banks continuing to see benefits of high rates, worries about deposit costs and consumer credit still lurk.  ( 27 min )

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Aardappeltelers op bepaalde typen grond (zand en löss) moeten zondag toch echt hun aardappels hebben geoogst, willen ze strafmaatregelen voorkomen. Veel boeren zeggen dat hun gewassen meer tijd nodig hebben.  ( 10 min )

Het aantal bedrijven dat failliet is gegaan is afgelopen jaar flink toegenomen. Voor werknemers zorgt een faillissement voor een onzekere tijd. Ze verliezen hun baan en daarmee hun inkomen. Wat zijn hun rechten?  ( 10 min )

Heb je nu een DSL-internetabonnement van bijvoorbeeld Youfone of Odido en legt KPN glasvezel bij je aan? Dan ben je binnenkort waarschijnlijk een stuk duurder uit. De goedkopere internetabonnementen zijn niet verkrijgbaar op het glasvezelnetwerk van KPN.  ( 10 min )

Steeds meer woningen in Nederland zijn voor internet, televisie en telefonie aangesloten op een glasvezelnetwerk. Maar er zijn regionale prijsverschillen voor glasvezelabonnementen. Wat je voor je abonnement betaalt, is afhankelijk van de glasvezelkabel die naar jouw huis is aangelegd.  ( 10 min )

De Europese Unie is niet van plan zich economisch los te maken van China. Brussel wil minder afhankelijk worden van het Aziatische land, maar de handelsbelangen zijn te groot, zei EU-buitenlandchef Josep Borrell.  ( 9 min )

Ferrari accepteert vanaf nu cryptomunten als betaalmiddel bij de verkoop van zijn luxe sportauto's. Voortaan kunnen klanten in de Verenigde Staten met de digitale munten betalen. Begin volgend jaar zou dit ook in Europese landen mogelijk moeten zijn.  ( 9 min )

Het aantal bedrijven dat failliet is gegaan is afgelopen jaar flink toegenomen. Voor werknemers zorgt een faillissement voor een onzekere tijd. Ze verliezen hun baan en daarmee hun inkomen. Wat zijn hun rechten?  ( 9 min )

Aan de periode waarin de lonen alsmaar harder omhooggaan lijkt een einde gekomen. President Klaas Knot van De Nederlandsche Bank ziet de "eerste signalen van afnemende loondruk".  ( 10 min )

Sinds Wehkamp 50 cent per geretourneerd artikel vraagt, krijgt de webwinkel vijfduizend producten per dag minder terug. Wehkamp gaat ook klanten stimuleren om een bestelling bij een afhaalpunt van DHL op te halen door 50 cent te rekenen voor bezorging thuis. Hoeveel geld heb jij er voor over om je bestelling retour te sturen? En zou jij je pakketje bij een afhaalpunt laten leveren als thuisbezorgen geld kost? Praat mee.  ( 8 min )

De rente op studieleningen gaat flink stijgen. Maar wat betekent dit nou in de praktijk voor jouw studieschuld?  ( 3 min )

Despite beating on profit, Domino's Pizza (DPZ) posted weaker-than-expected revenue for its third quarter as inflation-weary customers pulled back on ordering pizza.  ( 1 min )

When looking at third-quarter earnings “beats” and “misses” don't forget to think about the bigger picture.  ( 24 min )

New car prices have risen and interest rates have spiked. That means car purchases are taking a larger share of household budgets. That’s not good for buyers or investors.  ( 35 min )

Fed members seem to have woken up to the potential impact higher bond yields can have on the stock market. A pivot may be coming.  ( 19 min )

Strong earnings and reduced valuations could propel tech stocks higher, lifting the broad market in the seasonally strong fourth quarter.  ( 26 min )

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Here are some of the major companies whose stocks moved on the week’s news.  ( 27 min )

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Gain insight on Orsted’s Sunrise Wind offshore project, Exxon’s acquisition of Pioneer, the U.S. rig count, and more in the latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities.  ( 25 min )

US crude oil production surged to a record high of 13.2 million barrels a day, above the prior record of 13.1 million hit in February 2020.  ( 33 min )

Covid-19 product sales are expected to dry up. Pfizer said Friday it is cutting its guidance for the year by $9 billion due to changes in expected sales of its Covid-19 vaccine and treatment Paxlovid. Pfizer lowered its guidance to between $58 billion and $61 billion from between $67 billion and $  ( 24 min )

The best available nationwide CD rate today jumped to 6.50% for an eight-month term, although only for a maximum deposit of $5,000.  ( 20 min )

Pfizer Inc on Friday cut forecast for 2023 revenue to between $58 billion and $61 billion, from $67 billion to $70 billion previously. Shares of the company were down about 7% in extended trading. The company also cut its forecast for revenue from its COVID pill Paxlovid to about $7 billion from a prior forecast of $8 billion.  ( 31 min )

After two years co-piloting the biggest acquisition in video game history past an onslaught of challenges, Xbox CEO Phil Spencer now moves on to his next quest: making Microsoft's takeover of Activision Blizzard worth the hassle. Microsoft, which owns the Xbox gaming system, closed its $69 billion deal to buy game-maker Activision Blizzard on Friday after fending off global opposition from antitrust regulators and rivals. It marks a career-defining moment for Spencer, who first joined Microsoft as an intern in 1988 and has helmed Xbox since 2014.  ( 35 min )

Gold was having a meh year until Hamas tacked Israel. Here’s what could drive prices higher, according to one metals watcher. Plus, market newsletter commentary on interest rates, bank downgrades, and small-cap dividends.  ( 24 min )

Higher interest rates are making lending by the nation’s largest banks more profitable, while consumers and the economy remain surprisingly strong in the face of rate hikes.  ( 31 min )

In the largest tax audit in U.S. history, the IRS rejected Microsoft’s efforts to assign profits to a small factory in Puerto Rico.  ( 34 min )

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The Dow rose 200 points after JPMorgan and Wells Fargo kicked off earnings season with profit beats.  ( 43 min )

Open enrollment for Medicare opens Sunday, and seniors could have dozens of options. During the enrollment period, which ends Dec. 7, people will have the opportunity to choose between traditional Medicare and privately run Medicare Advantage plans in their area, as well as prescription drug plans. The non-profit KFF analyzed a national survey of people with Medicare and found that only about a third compared their coverage options during a recent enrollment period.  ( 31 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Japan’s Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki sent a warning shot to investors on Friday, relating that he had told his Group of 20 counterparts that there will be cases when appropriate responses are required in foreign exchange markets. Most Read from BloombergIsrael Latest: Israeli Army Strikes Hezbollah Posts in LebanonTop House Republican Wants Help From Democrats to Pick a SpeakerNYC Boosts Security Ahead of ‘All Out for Palestine’ ProtestWider War in Middle East Could Tip the Wo  ( 32 min )

Policies can have a ripple effect, often going beyond their initial intent. We’re seeing this now from the Federal Reserve, which has made it clear that, in response to stubbornly persistent inflation, it will be holding interest rates higher for longer. This trend aligns with observations made by David Kostin, Chief US Equity Strategist at Goldman Sachs. Kostin points out that stocks have shown a strong return on equity (ROE) over the past several decades, reflecting a positive combination of p  ( 35 min )

Ford Motor is considering cutting a work shift at the plant where it builds its electric F-150 Lightning pickup as demand for the EV truck falters.  ( 28 min )

Microsoft's success could embolden other big technology companies seeking a better foothold in videogames.  ( 17 min )

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Oil jumped more than 4% on Friday as the G7 clamped down on Russian crude export price cap violations and uncertainty over the Israel-Hamas war intensifies.  ( 34 min )

Medicare premiums will rise by 6% in 2024, taking a bite out of Social Security's 3.2% cost of living adjustment. See what you'll be paying.  ( 33 min )

JPMorgan's wider unrealized bond losses may indicate that Bank of America's could top $130 billion when the bank reports its third quarter next week.  ( 22 min )

BlockFi lost “a little over a billion dollars” due to its involvement with FTX and Alameda Research, Zac Prince said.  ( 32 min )

Precious metal futures, often considered 'safe havens' for investors, are jumping up ahead of the weekend--with traders attempting to mitigate their risk in the event of the mideast conflict heightening. "Gold is trading sharply higher today as the escalation of the Israeli-Hamas conflict ahead of  ( 11 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The rout in the US government bond market can be attributed to the absence of all of its anchors, according to Mohamed El-Erian.Most Read from BloombergTop House Republican Wants Help From Democrats to Pick a SpeakerIsrael Latest: Saudis Pause Israel Normalization in Blow to USIsrael Latest: UN Staff Given Evacuation Order for Northern GazaJeff Bezos Buys His Florida Neighbor’s Mansion for $79 MillionVideo Game Cyberpunk 2077 Uses AI To Replace Deceased Voice Actor“We have lost th  ( 32 min )

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“Last week’s attacks on Israel may have far-reaching impacts on energy and food markets, global trade, and geopolitical relationships," Dimon warned.  ( 34 min )

The Dow rose 200 points after JPMorgan and Wells Fargo kicked off earnings season with profit beats.  ( 40 min )

The Dow rose 200 points after JPMorgan and Wells Fargo kicked off earnings season with profit beats.  ( 41 min )

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Probate is a legal process that verifies the validity of a deceased person’s will. This includes addressing debts and distributing remaining assets. If you die without a will or a living trust, probate can substantially influence the transfer of your assets. Here's what you need to know to avoid the probate process. If you want […] The post How to Avoid Probate on Your Bank Accounts appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 32 min )

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BofA Global Research analyst Vivek Arya reiterated his "Top Pick" Buy rating for the stock and reaffirmed his target of $650 for the price.  ( 16 min )

Are you maxing out the 401(k) plan you have at work every year? Do you still have money left for saving and investment after contributing the maximum to your 401(k) and maybe an IRA or two? If so, then you … Continue reading → The post Executive Deferred Compensation Plans appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 34 min )

The Internal Revenue Service has determined that the software giant owes the U.S. Treasury $28.9 billion in back taxes. Here's what happens next.  ( 19 min )

UAW President Shawn Fain says the strike against the Detroit Three auto makers wasn't expanded, but it isn't done yet.  ( 25 min )

A tumble in LVMH stock this week has reduced the wealth of Bernard Arnault, who controls the luxury giant. Jeff Bezos could soon overtake him.  ( 17 min )

It wasn’t that long ago that BofA seemed poised to become America’s most lucrative bank. A big bet on bonds changed all that.  ( 23 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Morgan Stanley’s Mike Wilson sees a rebound in earnings in the latter half of 2024 but for now his message to investors — stick to the stock picker’s playbook as things are going to get worse before they get better.Most Read from BloombergIsrael Latest: Israeli Army Strikes Hezbollah Posts in LebanonTop House Republican Wants Help From Democrats to Pick a SpeakerWider War in Middle East Could Tip the World Economy Into RecessionNYC Boosts Security Ahead of ‘All Out for Palestine’  ( 33 min )

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage jumped back up Thursday to 8.10%. The increase comes after two days of drops that lowered the 30-year benchmark rate to below 8.00%.  ( 20 min )

The results kicked off a closely watched earnings season where banks of all sizes will be trying to show how they are navigating an extended period of high interest rates.  ( 34 min )

Gas prices rose to their highest peak since February on Friday as the conflict in the Middle East deepens and households prepare for a period of cold weather.  ( 32 min )

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The only certainty is change, and that’s on investors’ minds today, now that the latest inflation data is out. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a month-over-month gain in consumer prices, the CPI, of 0.4%, and an annualized CPI rate of 3.7%. The annualized rate was flat from August, and both figures were unfavorable compared to the expectations, which ere 0.3% and 3.6% respectively. These data points come as economic headwinds are piling up. Oil prices are rising along with the heat in th  ( 35 min )

Netflix downgraded, Applied Materials upgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls  ( 34 min )

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is set on Friday to adopt new rules that will increase transparency of short-selling, the controversial practice of betting against stocks that drew new scrutiny amid the GameStop saga. The rules will require investors to report their short positions to the agency and for companies that lend out shares to report that activity to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), a self-regulatory body that polices brokers. The SEC's five commissioners will vote on the rules, which were first proposed in late 2021 and early 2022, on Friday morning.  ( 32 min )

The companies completed the $75 billion deal after a lengthy struggle with regulators.  ( 29 min )

Earnings per share rise to $1.89 from 20 cents in the same quarter a year earlier. The consensus call on Wall Street was for a profit of $1.72.  ( 13 min )

The deal closed Friday after Microsoft cleared a final hurdle from the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).  ( 34 min )

Most young Americans have cut their spending in response to persistent inflation over the past year, a Bank of America survey showed on Friday. Seventy three percent of Gen Z consumers between the ages of 18 and 26 have changed their lifestyles because of increased prices, according to a Bank of America poll of more than 1,100 respondents. "Gen Zers are definitely looking for ways to improve their financial health," said Holly O'Neill, president of retail banking at Bank of America told Reuters.  ( 32 min )

The lender earned a profit of $1.57 billion, or $3.60 per share, compared to $1.64 billion, or $3.78 per share, from a year earlier. Analysts had estimated a profit of $3.11 per share, according to LSEG IBES data.  ( 32 min )

With volatile commodity prices, energy stocks can see wild swings from time to time. But investors don't necessarily have to actively trade stocks to make money in the sector. They can also collect dividends. With the right dividend stocks, investors can bypass the stress and uncertainty associated with attempting to time the market, all while benefiting from a passive income stream. Business magnate John D. Rockefeller once said, "Do you know the only thing that gives me pleasure? It's to see m  ( 33 min )

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The world faces its most “dangerous time” in decades, the boss of JP Morgan has warned as global conflicts combine with fragile economies.  ( 47 min )

Citigroup profit and revenue both rose, topping expectations in its third quarter. Here are the highlights: Profit rose 2% to $3.55 billion, or $1.63 per share. Analysts had expected $1.23 per share. Revenue rose 9% to $20.14 billion. Analysts had expected $19.27 billion. In its markets opera  ( 24 min )

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Citigroup's profit was broadly steady in the third quarter, fueled by rising interest payments and surging investment banking fees. The bank's net income rose to $3.5 billion from a year ago, it reported on Friday, while earnings per share remained stable at $1.63, exceeding the consensus estimate of $1.21 by analysts polled by LSEG. Revenue at Citi's institutional clients group that houses its Wall Street operations increased 12% from a year ago, fueled by a jump in investment banking fees.  ( 32 min )

A problem over the specification of holes on the 737 MAX has worsened. It means more work which slows down deliveries. That isn't what investors want to hear.  ( 18 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- BlackRock Inc. clients pulled a net $13 billion in long-term investment funds, the first outflows since the onset of the pandemic in 2020. Most Read from BloombergTop House Republican Wants Help From Democrats to Pick a SpeakerIsrael Latest: UN Staff Given Evacuation Order for Northern GazaIsrael Latest: Army Urges Evacuation in Gaza; Mideast ProtestsVideo Game Cyberpunk 2077 Uses AI To Replace Deceased Voice ActorScalise Ends House Speaker Bid, Deepening Republican TurmoilThe red  ( 33 min )

UAW President Shawn Fain will update members, and investors, on Friday about the state of labor negotiations with the Detroit Three auto makers. Investors will be looking for clues about how this strike might end.  ( 23 min )

JPMorgan Chase has avoided the worst effects of rapidly rising interest rates, which have hit peers.  ( 23 min )

Wells Fargo kicked off earnings this morning, showing the biggest banks continue to rake in hefty profits. Here are the highlights: The San Francisco-based bank earned $5.77 billion in the third quarter, up 61% from $3.59 billion [a year earlier](https://wsj.com/livecoverage/stock-market-news-to  ( 24 min )

Earnings from JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo top estimates, UnitedHealth's adjusted earnings beat forecasts, Microsoft's $75 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard is approved by U.K. regulators, and Dollar General's former CEO will be coming out of retirement to lead the discount retailer.  ( 23 min )

The world’s largest money manager posted third-quarter earnings per share of $10.91, up from $9.55 a year earlier and better than the $8.34 expected by Wall Street analysts.  ( 15 min )

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The result kicked off a closely watched earnings season where banks of all sizes will be trying to show how they are navigating an extended period of high interest rates.  ( 33 min )

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The Federal Reserve is getting some key help from Treasury yields.  ( 34 min )

Chinese drone maker EHang Holdings gained safety approval certification from China's aviation authority, bringing its unmanned passenger copters one step closer to commercial use, the Guangzhou-based company announced on Friday. The 'type certification' from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) is for EHang's 216-S model, a 16-rotor drone that can carry two passengers at speeds of 130 kilometres an hour at a max range of 30 kilometres. An individual vehicle costs 2.16 million yuan ($296,000).  ( 32 min )

Shares in Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com fell as much as 13% to a record low on Friday after several banks and brokers cut price targets and revenue growth forecasts for the firm, citing a weaker-than-expected recovery in consumer spending. The brokerages and banks including Citi, Daiwa and Jefferies, which issued notes to clients on Thursday and Friday with the revised estimates. JD.com, which is listed in Hong Kong and the United States, is expected to report quarterly financial data in mid-November following China's main online shopping festival, Singles' Day.  ( 32 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The rally in Asian equities halted as Treasury yields surged after US inflation data bolstered bets on Federal Reserve rate hikes. The latest data on continued weakness in China’s economy added to the gloom.Most Read from BloombergIsrael Latest: UN Staff Given Evacuation Order for Northern GazaTop House Republican Wants Help From Democrats to Pick a SpeakerIsrael Latest: Hamas Leaders Targeted as Ground War LoomsScalise Ends House Speaker Bid, Deepening Republican TurmoilGhost in  ( 34 min )

Qualcomm has just notified the California Employment Development Department that it's eliminating 1,258 positions within the state, according to Bloomberg.  ( 32 min )

Walmart, Moderna, Tesla, and IBM are among our favorite ideas for the current market. Here’s why.  ( 42 min )

Barron’s asked veteran fund managers and investment strategists how a financially secure individual with a diversified portfolio should invest $100,000 now. Here’s what they said.  ( 30 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- JD.com Inc. slumped to a record low in Hong Kong, after a slew of Wall Street brokerages cut the outlook for the e-commerce retailer on concerns that China’s consumption growth will remain sluggish.Most Read from BloombergIsrael Latest: UN Staff Given Evacuation Order for Northern GazaTop House Republican Wants Help From Democrats to Pick a SpeakerIsrael Latest: Hamas Leaders Targeted as Ground War LoomsScalise Ends House Speaker Bid, Deepening Republican TurmoilGhost in the Machi  ( 33 min )

Oil prices rose on Friday after the U.S. tightened its sanctions programme against Russian crude exports, raising supply concerns in an already tight market, and global inventories are forecast to decline through the fourth quarter. Brent futures rose 36 cents, or 0.4%, to $86.36 per barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained 53 cents, or 0.6%, to $83.44 a barrel at 0052 GMT. Russia is the world's second-largest oil producer and a major exporter and the tighter U.S. scrutiny of its shipments could curtail supply.  ( 32 min )

Walgreens is in financial trouble and must start a new chapter with investors.  ( 27 min )

The right mortgage can make your dream of owning a home a reality. We researched and reviewed the best 10-year mortgage rates, all collected here.  ( 26 min )

The S&P 500 fell 0.5% on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, amid concerns about the escalation of the conflict in Israel and a drop in October consumer sentiment.  ( 16 min )

The best available nationwide CD rate today jumped to 6.50% for an eight-month term, although only for a maximum deposit of $5,000.  ( 19 min )

Novo Nordisk raised its full-year outlook again as demand soars for its Ozempic and Wegovy weight-loss treatments.  ( 16 min )

Demand for the 30-Year Treasury Bond at this week's auction was at its lowest levels since December 2021 as yields came in at the highest levels since 2007  ( 17 min )

Kaiser Permanente and the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions reached a tentative agreement on Friday after a three-day strike by 75,000 employees.  ( 17 min )

Dollar General shares soared as the discount retailer brought back its former CEO while struggling to recover from its recent slump.  ( 17 min )

Three large U.S. banks kicked off the third-quarter earnings season in positive fashion. But they cautioned that mounting challenges loom, and pockets of their business exhibit stress.  ( 18 min )

Privatization describes the process by which a piece of property or business goes from being owned by the government to being privately owned.  ( 24 min )

Principal investing happens when firms use their funds for potential profit rather than acting as brokers. A direct approach to wealth building.  ( 22 min )

Dynamic Midpoint Extended Life Order (M-ELO) Is an AI-Powered Order Type Paired with Machine Learning  ( 23 min )

Keith Gill, known online as Roaring Kitty, is largely credited for spiking the GameStop surge in late 2020.  ( 21 min )

U.S. equities fell at midday on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 after a report showed consumer sentiment fell more than expected on inflation concerns.  ( 16 min )

UnitedHealth's Q3 results beat expectations and the company raised the lower end of its full-year guidance, boosting the company's stock to its highest level in 10 months.  ( 16 min )

BlackRock's net outflows increased in the third quarter but CEO Larry Fink said the company expects more money coming in from clients once interest rates stabilize.  ( 17 min )

The metaverse is a term for digital worlds where you can make real money. Learn how to make money in the metaverse through digital real estate, creating items, and other methods.  ( 22 min )

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is a process for trapping carbon dioxide (CO2), a harmful greenhouse gas, and sequestering it, typically deep underground.  ( 25 min )

Carbon markets are a key element of cap and trade programs intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Today there are both compliance (or mandatory) markets and voluntary ones on which carbon credits can be bought and sold.  ( 26 min )

What are the best U.S. cities for finance workers to live in? Here are 15 places to call home that allows workers to maximize pay and job opportunities.  ( 23 min )

The United Auto Workers union said it will no longer be announcing strike expansions on Friday and is prepared to launch surprise walkouts throughout the week.  ( 17 min )

A reverse stock split consolidates the number of existing shares of corporate stock into fewer, proportionally more valuable, shares.  ( 26 min )

If you recently moved or spent considerable time in another part of the country, be sure to check the residency rules of each state.  ( 27 min )

The preliminary index fell 7.5% to come in at 63, below the 67.4 figure that analysts were expecting.  ( 17 min )

Medigap, also called Medicare Supplement Insurance, is private health insurance coverage designed to pay for costs not covered by Original Medicare.  ( 25 min )

As electric vehicle sales surge in the U.S., Tesla's dominance of the lucrative market is slipping as new competitors, including both EV startups and legacy automakers, gain market share.  ( 19 min )

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage jumped back up Thursday to 8.10%. The increase comes after two days of drops that lowered the 30-year benchmark rate to below 8.00%.  ( 20 min )

Compare mortgage rates across 18 different products for both purchase and refinance and see how they stack up across the country.  ( 32 min )

The right mortgage can make your dream of owning a home a reality. We researched and reviewed the best 20-year mortgage rates, all collected here.  ( 25 min )

The right mortgage can make your dream of owning a home a reality. We researched and collected the best 15-year loan offers.  ( 27 min )

The right mortgage can make your dream of owning a home a reality. We researched and reviewed the best jumbo mortgage rates, all collected here.  ( 30 min )

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Compare mortgage refinance rates across 18 different products, from 30-Year Fixed to 5/6 ARMs and everything in between.  ( 18 min )

Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of video game maker Activision Blizzard was cleared by the Competition and Markets Authority in the U.K.  ( 17 min )

Citigroup (C)'s third quarter profit rose more than expected as revenue grew at a faster clip, even though some of that growth was offset by higher expenses.  ( 17 min )

Donating to charity is a great way to show your giving spirit and save money on your taxes at the same time.  ( 25 min )

Communism is an ideology that advocates a classless system in which the means of production are owned communally.  ( 27 min )

Capitalism is an economic system in which monetary goods are owned by individuals or companies, and workers earn only wages.  ( 32 min )

Sec. 4 of the 14th Amendment is thought by some experts to permit the President to bypass Congress and ignore the debt ceiling because it says, "The validity of the public debt of the United States ... shall not be questioned."  ( 27 min )

JPMorgan Chase reported revenue that beat analyst expectations on higher rates and Microsoft won U.K. regulator approval for its acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 18 min )

JPMorgan Chase’s (JPM) third quarter profits jumped 35% year-over-year to $13.2 billion, or $4.33 per share as rising rates boosted net interest income. Shares of the largest U.S. bank by assets were flat in pre-market trading.  ( 17 min )

IFRS and GAAP are the two primary financial reporting standards systems used by accountants. Learn about the main methodological and practical differences between them.  ( 26 min )

Neera Tanden is a political consultant and serves as a senior advisor and Domestic Policy Advisor under President Joe Biden.  ( 23 min )

The S&P 500 fell 0.5% on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, amid concerns about the escalation of the conflict in Israel and a drop in October consumer sentiment.  ( 1 min )

Three large U.S. banks kicked off the third-quarter earnings season in positive fashion. But they cautioned that mounting challenges loom, and pockets of their business exhibit stress.  ( 1 min )

U.S. equities fell at midday on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 after a report showed consumer sentiment fell more than expected on inflation concerns.  ( 1 min )

As electric vehicle sales surge in the U.S., Tesla's dominance of the lucrative market is slipping as new competitors, including both EV startups and legacy automakers, gain market share.  ( 1 min )

U.S. stock futures were mixed in premarket trading Friday as bond yields retreated, oil prices surged, and big banks kicked off earnings seasons.  ( 1 min )

JPMorgan Chase reported revenue that beat analyst expectations on higher rates and Microsoft won U.K. regulator approval for its acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 1 min )

Novo Nordisk raised its full-year outlook again as demand soars for its Ozempic and Wegovy weight-loss treatments.  ( 1 min )

Kaiser Permanente and the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions reached a tentative agreement on Friday after a three-day strike by 75,000 employees.  ( 1 min )

Dollar General shares soared as the discount retailer brought back its former CEO while struggling to recover from its recent slump.  ( 1 min )

UnitedHealth's Q3 results beat expectations and the company raised the lower end of its full-year guidance, boosting the company's stock to its highest level in 10 months.  ( 1 min )

The United Auto Workers union said it will no longer be announcing strike expansions on Friday and is prepared to launch surprise walkouts throughout the week.  ( 1 min )

BlackRock's net outflows increased in the third quarter but CEO Larry Fink said the company expects more money coming in from clients once interest rates stabilize.  ( 1 min )

Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of video game maker Activision Blizzard was cleared by the Competition and Markets Authority in the U.K.  ( 1 min )

De prijzen van kaartjes voor het openbaar vervoer hoeven volgend jaar niet omhoog. Het demissionaire kabinet trekt daarvoor 420 miljoen euro uit, waar de Tweede Kamer om heeft gevraagd.  ( 8 min )

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De nieuwe Amerikaanse ruimtesonde Psyche is vrijdagmiddag met succes gelanceerd. Daarmee is een reis van zes jaar begonnen naar een mysterieuze planetoïde die ook Psyche is genoemd. Mogelijk zijn daar antwoorden te vinden over het ontstaan van ons zonnestelsel.  ( 9 min )

Het moederbedrijf van goksite Sons of Slots, LCS, vecht de miljoenenboete aan die het opgelegd heeft gekregen van de Nederlandse Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa). Het bedrijf noemt het bedrag dat het moet betalen "buitensporig".  ( 8 min )

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Binnen de Europese Unie is er vrijdag niet genoeg steun om het bestrijdingsmiddel glyfosaat te verbieden. In november krijgen de lidstaten nog één kans om te stemmen. Daarna ligt het lot van de omstreden onkruidverdelger in handen van de Europese Commissie.  ( 9 min )

De prijzen op de Europese aardgasmarkt stijgen snel. Een lekke pijpleiding, een gesloten gasveld in Israël en een staking in Australië laten de prijzen vrijdag stijgen tot het hoogste niveau sinds februari van dit jaar.  ( 9 min )

De prijzen op de Europese aardgasmarkt stijgen snel. Een lekke pijpleiding, een gesloten gasveld in Israël en een staking in Australië laten de prijzen vrijdag stijgen tot het hoogste niveau sinds februari van dit jaar.  ( 9 min )

In het Verenigd Koninkrijk komt eind dit jaar een eerste serie ponden en pence met koning Charles erop in omloop. In het nieuwe ontwerp wordt Charles' aandacht voor de natuur weerspiegeld. Op de munten staan eekhoorns, bijen en andere dieren.  ( 9 min )

De overname van gameontwikkelaar Activision Blizzard door Microsoft lijkt echt te gaan plaatsvinden. Ook de Britse toezichthouder heeft er nu mee ingestemd. Dat was het laatste obstakel.  ( 9 min )

Acht personen in Nederland hebben taakstraffen gekregen vanwege betrokkenheid bij de bouw van de Krimbrug. Ook hebben Nederlandse bedrijven geldboetes gekregen voor het leveren van goederen en hulp. Zij hebben de Europese sancties tegen Rusland ondermijnd, oordeelt justitie.  ( 10 min )

De rente in de eurozone blijft waarschijnlijk minimaal een jaar op het huidige niveau van 4 procent, zegt De Nederlandsche Bank-president Klaas Knot. Hij sluit een extra renteverhoging niet uit, mocht dat nodig zijn om de inflatie te beteugelen.  ( 10 min )

Het aantal hypotheekaanvragen trekt iets aan na een periode van een flinke daling. Dat kan hinten op een herstel van de woningmarkt. Vooral jonge huizenkopers doen weer vaker zaken op de krappe huizenmarkt.  ( 9 min )

Gisteren werd bekend dat een Amerikaan uit Californië de op een na hoogste jackpot ooit gewonnen heeft. De winnaar kan een bedrag van 1,73 miljard dollar op zijn rekening bijschrijven. Doe jij weleens mee aan de loterij? Waarom doe je dat wel, of niet? En is er weleens een prijs op jouw lot gevallen, of grijp je altijd naast de prijzen? Praat mee over loterijen.  ( 7 min )

Nu Wehkamp 50 cent per geretourneerd artikel vraagt, krijgt de webwinkel dagelijks vijfduizend producten minder terug. Dat ontmoedigt klanten om veel artikelen te bestellen en te retourneren. De volgende stap is dat het duurder wordt om een pakket thuis te laten bezorgen dan bij een pakketpunt.  ( 11 min )

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Analysts surveyed by FactSet expect profit at Citigroup will fall 28% from the year-ago quarter to $2.5 billion.  ( 17 min )

As head of ARK Invest, Cathie Wood is one of the few celebrities in the financial world. She has solidified her status as a trailblazer and oracle in her near-decade-leading ARK. Wood and her firm have become synonymous with forward-thinking investing, focusing on disruptive, game-changing technologies. And she is not afraid to take positions in "risky" companies. She bought stock in Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) and NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) in 2016. Wood has big ideas and makes splashy predic  ( 34 min )

Primary dealers, who buy up supply not taken by bidders, had to accept 18.2% of 30-year issuances on Thursday, higher than this year's average of 10.72%.  ( 19 min )

Adam Aron, the CEO of AMC, claims he was the victim of an extortion scheme that likely could have come as a result of some decisions of questionable judgment on his part.  ( 34 min )

Analysts often downgrade stocks they feel have run up in price too much or if some bad news comes out that can negatively impact a stock. But it's unusual to see downgrades come after stocks have been pummeled, have no recent bad news and are near or at 52-week lows. The reason it's unusual is that analysts who downgrade stocks or slice price targets near 52-week lows run the risk of piling on too late and being embarrassed as an oversold stock rebounds and performs very well over the next few m  ( 35 min )

The best CD rates are already at record highs, having climbed to 6.00%. But will they rise higher still? Will savers be lucky enough to see a CD reach 7%?  ( 19 min )

Todd Vasos will head up the company again effective immediately, Dollar General said Thursday.  ( 17 min )

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Audio clips of Caroline Ellison’s Nov. 9 all-hands meeting were played in court. Ellison, the former chief executive of  ( 23 min )

Wall Street analysts expect the company to report earnings of $6.32 for the third quarter, up from $5.79 in the same quarter last year, according to FactSet.  ( 17 min )

As the U.S. crypto exchange called the recent IRS proposal for taxing crypto “incomprehensible,” the tax agency flagged that the industry isn’t paying its fair share.  ( 32 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- All year, Wall Street pros have been sinking record sums of cash into the world’s largest Treasury ETF in a high-conviction bet that interest rates have peaked. All year they’ve been wrong, with an estimated $10 billion loss — yet that’s not stopping a cohort of dip buyers braving the worst market drawdown in decades.Most Read from BloombergIsrael Latest: US to Offer Citizens Charter Flights From IsraelIsrael Latest: Hamas Leaders Targeted as Ground War LoomsApollo CEO Marc Rowan  ( 33 min )

Stocks were lower on Thursday as investors digested a September inflation report that some economists believe will keep the Fed on hold in November but could lead to another interest rate hike in December.  ( 47 min )

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Thursday, Citi analyst Alexander Hacking reviewed some potential strategic buyers for United States Steel. Not all the bids make sense.  ( 21 min )

The Federal Reserve might have completed its round of rate hikes, based on recent statements made by the agency’s officials. Those statements conveyed the message that there is presently no urgent necessity to push the Fed funds rate beyond its existing range of 5.25 to 5.50%. This range represents its highest level since July 2001. A number of Fed officials pointed to the surge in government bond yields as a sign that the economy is slowing down sufficiently to curb inflation without necessitat  ( 35 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Qualcomm Inc., the largest maker of the chips that run smartphones, is reducing its workforce as its copes with lackluster demand for its main product. Most Read from BloombergIsrael Latest: US to Offer Citizens Charter Flights From IsraelIsrael Latest: Hamas Leaders Targeted as Ground War LoomsApollo CEO Marc Rowan Demands UPenn Leaders Quit Over ‘Antisemitism’Stocks Drop as CPI, Weak Bond Auction Lift Yields: Markets WrapGhost in the Machine: How Fake Parts Infiltrated Airline F  ( 32 min )

It’s week two of the Sam Bankman-Fried trial and I’m writing this live from outside the Southern District of New York courthouse where the case is taking place. Tuesday was a slower day filled with technical details, but that changed on Wednesday and Thursday when Caroline Ellison, ex-CEO of Alameda Research, took the stand to testify. Alameda is a big player in the trial as it’s the crypto hedge fund sister company of FTX.  ( 33 min )

Vuse Alto menthol products have replaced Juul as the most popular vaping product on the U.S. market.  ( 29 min )

Palantir Technologies stock is up more than 20% over the past seven days.  ( 18 min )

The U.S. stock market showed considerable gains in 2023, but according to billionaire hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones, it's not going to be all sunshine and rainbows. "It's a really challenging time to want to be an equity investor in U.S. stocks right now," he said in a recent interview with CNBC. According to Jones, who runs Tudor Investment Corp., this is "the most threatening and challenging geopolitical environment" he has ever seen. At the same time, he believes that America is "probab  ( 33 min )

Stocks dropped in afternoon trading Thursday as Treasury yields popped following a disappointing bond auction. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 262 points, or 0.8%. The S&P 500 dropped 0.8%, and the Nasdaq Composite was falling 0.7%. All three indexes had been bouncing between small gains and  ( 12 min )

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The S&P 500's 5% decline from its intraday high for the year has hit even those star companies that have hit record levels in 2023. It could be an opportunity.  ( 19 min )

Stocks were lower on Thursday as investors digested a September inflation report that some economists believe will keep the Fed on hold in November but could lead to another interest rate hike in December.  ( 41 min )

The agency plans more audits targeting high-income taxpayers.  ( 27 min )

Thursday's inflation report kept the narrative for a Fed pause in November in tact but underlying details increased the likelihood the Fed could raise rates again in December.  ( 34 min )

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Digital World Acquisition Corp (DWAC), the blank-check acquisition company that plans to merge with former U.S. President Donald Trump's social media firm, said on Thursday it would return to investors $533 million raised for a cash infusion in the deal, after some already backtracked on another $467 million of commitments. The development is the nail in the coffin of the $1 billion investment that DWAC had raised for the merger with Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), which runs the Truth Social platform. It raises further doubts about whether the former U.S. president will go ahead with the deal, now that TMTG no longer stands to receive $1 billion if and when it closes.  ( 32 min )

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Tesla now dominates just half of the market, down from the 62% it held in the first quarter, despite a price war started by the Elon Musk-led company to solidify its foothold in the competitive EV arena. However, the company could reverse the downward trend with the launch of its Cybertruck electric pickup truck, which is set to be delivered to customers in the current quarter, the market research firm said. "Higher inventory levels, more product availability, and downward pricing pressure have helped spur continued linear growth of EV sales in the U.S. market," Cox said.  ( 32 min )

Stocks were mixed on Thursday as investors digested a September inflation report that some economists believe will keep the Fed on hold in November but could lead to another interest rate hike in December.  ( 38 min )

When stock markets are in flux, it’s time to dig a little deeper to find the right investments. Investors will look for all sorts of signs, based on the earnings forecasts or charts – but one of the clearest signs of all is put up by corporate insiders. These are the company officers who are charged with ensuring profits and returns. They are answerable to Boards of Directors and to shareholders, who expect them to build a company that supports a solid share value. These insiders, the C-suite re  ( 35 min )

Former President Donald Trump has been embroiled in numerous controversies over the years. One of the more intriguing allegations recently brought to light concerns the size of his penthouse at Trump Tower in New York. New York Attorney General Letitia James has put forth several allegations against Trump, accusing him of misleading information to inflate the value of his assets for better financial benefits. Among these, a particularly interesting one revolves around the size of his Trump Tower  ( 33 min )

Everyone knows you can leave Costco Wholesale with a cart brimming with oversized tubs of peanut butter, a TV larger than your living room wall and enough toilet paper to last a decade. But did you know that the warehouse chain sells gold bars, too? Costco has started selling 1-ounce gold bars. You can choose from two variations: a 1-ounce gold PAMP Suisse Lady Fortuna Veriscan bar and a 1-ounce gold bar from Rand Refinery. Both types are available online only and are limited to two per member.  ( 34 min )

As inflation held firm in September, the Social Security COLA matched recent projections.  ( 14 min )

Here's how much of the prize you would take home after taxes -- plus five ways to invest your windfall.  ( 33 min )

Mortgage defaults have risen at their fastest pace since 2009 as lenders warn over plans to restrict the supply of deals.  ( 32 min )

As you approach retirement, your net worth is a key indicator of your financial preparedness. Net worth is a fundamental financial metric in retirement planning because it shows how much wealth you have accumulated and can use to support yourself after you stop working. The net worth varies according to a number of factors, including […] The post What Should Your Net Worth Be at Retirement? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 34 min )

Viasat said it expects to recover less than 10% of the planned throughput on ViaSat-3 F1, its satellite that malfunctioned during deployment in July, but it was confident it could meet the needs of its customers without replacing it. Viasat, which bought its British rival Inmarsat in May, said it had insurance coverage of $420 million in place for ViaSat-3 F1 and it would finalize its claim before the end of the year.  ( 32 min )

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GM, Ford, and Stellantis CEOs made a lot more money in 2022 than the chiefs of their foreign rivals.  ( 29 min )

Target upgraded, Beyond Meat downgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls  ( 35 min )

The new semiannual rate, to be set around Nov. 1, is based on the six-month change in consumer prices ending in September.  ( 18 min )

All eyes are on the Consumer Price Index report for insight into whether the Fed is winning the inflation fight.  ( 34 min )

The US owner of Boots aims to cut costs by up to $1bn (£810m) as the troubled cosmetics and pharmaceutical retailer prepares to welcome a new boss.  ( 45 min )

The government on Thursday announced how much checks rise next year for the roughly 67 million Social Security recipients.  ( 18 min )

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September’s CPI report is one of the most important data points the Federal Reserve will consider in its next interest rate decision.  ( 31 min )

All eyes are on the Consumer Price Index report for insight into whether the Fed is winning the inflation fight.  ( 34 min )

Delta Air Lines reported earnings of $2.03 a share on revenue of $14.6 billion in the third quarter, firmly beating analyst expectations.  ( 16 min )

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U.S. investment firm Live Ventures has offered to buy LL Flooring Holdings Inc , formerly known as Lumber Liquidators, for roughly $180 million in cash, according to a letter seen by Reuters. LL Flooring said in August that it was exploring strategic alternatives, including a possible sale. The company, headquartered in Richmond, Virginia and one of the country's leading retailers of hard-wood surface flooring, has seen its stock price tumble more than 78% in the last five years.  ( 32 min )

Walgreens posts fourth-quarter earnings of 67 cents a share, down from 80 cents in the same quarter last year.  ( 19 min )

I'm 55 and would like to retire now with a $3 million total net worth. I'm assuming my net worth will grow, on average, 5% until I’m eligible for Social Security. My house is paid off and my lifestyle is simple. I can live with $5,000 per month. Am I making the right decisions? – […] The post Ask an Advisor: I'm 55 With a $3 Million Net Worth and $5k in Monthly Expenses. Can I Retire Now? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 34 min )

All eyes are on the Consumer Price Index report for insight into whether the Fed is winning the inflation fight.  ( 33 min )

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Mohammed El-Erian, chief economic adviser at Allianz and former Pimco CEO, says the Fed and Bank of England's high rates bodes well for savers.  ( 33 min )

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Delta Air Lines reported earnings of $2.03 a share on revenue of $14.6 billion in the third quarter.  ( 19 min )

U.S. auto workers are expected to return to talks with Chrysler maker Stellantis on Thursday, a tense day after a surprise walkout at Ford's biggest and most profitable plant sharply raised the stakes between the United Auto Workers and the Detroit Three. The Wednesday evening decision to shut Ford's Kentucky truck plant employing 8,700 workers, the largest single walkout since targeted strikes began four weeks ago, came as the UAW and Stellantis prepared for another major round of bargaining, sources said. Nearly a quarter of the 150,000 UAW workers at the Detroit Three automakers are now on strike, and thousands more have been furloughed from jobs at operations that are not on strike because automakers said the walkouts made their work unnecessary.  ( 34 min )

Sam Bankman-Fried's confidant Caroline Ellison will take the stand again at the FTX founder's trial on Thursday, where she could face questions about why she cooperated with prosecutors against her former boss and romantic partner. Ellison, the former co-chief executive of Bankman-Fried's crypto hedge fund Alameda Research, has been on the stand since Tuesday detailing her role in a multibillion-dollar fraud prosecutors say was orchestrated by Bankman-Fried at his now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange. Over two days on the stand, Ellison, who took the reins at Alameda in 2021, testified that the hedge fund took $10 billion in FTX customer funds to repay its debts and make investments.  ( 31 min )

Stocks have started to get their mojo back in October, leaving inflation data as the main hurdle to overcome for investors getting more positive on the outlook for the rest of 2023.  ( 34 min )

Disney's previously announced price increases for some of its streaming services took effect Thursday. The company continues to grapple with direct-to-consumer profitability challenges and falling subscriber numbers.  ( 34 min )

Storage systems specialist Shenzhen Longsys Electronics, one of US memory chip maker Micron Technology's largest clients in China, has completed its US$132 million takeover of a mainland plant from Taiwan's Powertech Technology, one of the world's largest semiconductor assembly, packaging and testing companies. Longsys, which makes digital storage products that include memory modules and solid-state drives, said in a filing to the Shenzhen Stock Exchange on Wednesday that it has finalised the ac  ( 34 min )

The United Auto Workers union calls a surprise strike at Ford's Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, Microsoft is told by the IRS it owes $29 billion in back taxes, and Delta and Walgreens are scheduled to report quarterly earnings.  ( 20 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A monthly report on US consumer prices due Thursday is set to muddy the picture for Federal Reserve officials trying to decide whether to hike interest rates again, especially as escalating conflict in the Middle East adds uncertainty, according to Bloomberg Economics.Most Read from BloombergIsrael Latest: Hamas Leaders Targeted as Ground War LoomsApollo CEO Marc Rowan Demands UPenn Leaders Quit Over ‘Antisemitism’IMF Caught Off Guard as China Strikes Sri Lanka Debt DealGoldman Su  ( 32 min )

Ericsson shares were volatile early on Thursday, defying indications for a sharp fall after the Swedish telecom gear maker overnight announced a $2.9 billion impairment related to its acquisition of Vonage last year. Traders said investors were focusing on the company's operational results which were in line with market expectations. Ericsson reported a preliminary third-quarter operating profit before amortisation, restructuring and impairment charges of 4.7 billion Swedish crowns ($431 million), down 39%.  ( 32 min )

GM, Ford, and Stellantis CEOs made a lot more money in 2022 than the chiefs of their foreign rivals.  ( 29 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Bond investors are starting to back away from what’s been one of the few bright spots for them this year amid signs yields may have peaked after the epic rout in September.Most Read from BloombergIsrael Latest: Hamas Leaders Targeted as Ground War LoomsApollo CEO Marc Rowan Demands UPenn Leaders Quit Over ‘Antisemitism’IMF Caught Off Guard as China Strikes Sri Lanka Debt DealWall Street Brushes Off Hot PPI as Stocks Advance: Markets WrapHouse Republicans Pick Scalise as Speaker No  ( 33 min )

El-Erian said recently that the odds of the US avoiding a recession have come down amid high interest rates and bond market volatility.  ( 33 min )

Debt settlement can save consumers money by allowing them to resolve debts for less than the full balance. Learn the pros and cons of debt settlement.  ( 31 min )

The best CD rates available nationwide are a 6.00% offer from Credit Human on a take-your-pick term of 12-17 months and 5.76% on a 6-month option from TotalDirectBank.  ( 19 min )

Debt relief involves the reorganization of a borrower's debts to make them easier to repay. It can also give creditors a chance to recoup at least a portion of what they are owed.  ( 25 min )

Many industries rely on government assistance in both good times and bad. What are the benefits of these programs, and how do they impact the consumer?  ( 24 min )

The best CD rates are already at record highs, having climbed to 6.00%. But will they rise higher still? Will savers be lucky enough to see a CD reach 7%?  ( 18 min )

Bargaining between SAG-AFTRA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers stopped, further disrupting scripted content.  ( 17 min )

Repatriation refers to converting any foreign currency into a country's local currency.  ( 26 min )

Hormel Foods' stock was the biggest loser on the S&P 500 Thursday after the company gave a strategic update and settled with union workers on a new contract.  ( 17 min )

The S&P 500 dropped 0.6% on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) exceeded forecasts, raising concerns about more Fed tightening.  ( 16 min )

Fastenal shares jumped after the maker of fasteners and other construction and hardware equipment beat profit forecasts.  ( 16 min )

TransUnion, one of the big three credit reporting agencies, has agreed to pay $23 million in fines to settle lawsuits charging the company with bungling important customer records.  ( 19 min )

China on Thursday ordered its securities firms with offshore operations to stop taking on mainland investors as clients, as part of a crackdown against offshore trading and an effort to plug regulatory loopholes.  ( 18 min )

Tax-advantaged refers to any type of investment, account, or plan that is either exempt from taxation, tax-deferred, or offers other types of tax benefits.  ( 23 min )

Microsoft said it disagrees with the tax adjustments and "will pursue an appeal within the IRS, a process expected to take several years."  ( 18 min )

In this article, we examine the fundamental factors behind inflation, different types of inflation, and who benefits from it.  ( 32 min )

Inherent risk is the risk posed by an error or omission in a financial statement due to a factor other than a failure of control.  ( 24 min )

Learn about the tax-to-GDP ratio, a ratio of a nation's tax revenue relative to its gross domestic product.  ( 24 min )

Goldman Sachs is finally selling its disastrous investment in the consumer lending company GreenSky, but not before it impacts the bank's earnings for a second consecutive quarter.  ( 17 min )

Intangible assets don't appear on balance sheets but are crucial to judging a company's value.  ( 22 min )

Gambling income refers to any money that is generated from games of chance or wagers on events with uncertain outcomes. Learn how gambling income is taxed.  ( 24 min )

Issues facing the public sector are not unlike some issues facing America’s oldest and largest companies, but with larger and broader impacts.  ( 24 min )

U.S. equities were mixed and little changed at midday on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 after the latest report on consumer inflation showed prices rose more than anticipated.  ( 16 min )

Walgreens shares gained after announcing it would slash costs by at least $1 billion as it looks to recover from recent challenges, including a CEO shakeup.  ( 17 min )

Ford shares dropped after the United Auto Workers union expanded its strike to Ford's largest factory, as 8,700 workers walked off the job at Ford's Kentucky truck plant.  ( 17 min )

Find out how and why mathematics is used in microeconomics, its limitations, and the math skills that economics students need.  ( 20 min )

Cryptocurrencies can be used to buy goods and services online or as a speculative investment, making them an interesting gift idea for the holidays.  ( 26 min )

Economists struggled with the causes of depressions, recessions, and unemployment for years. Then Maynard Keynes changed everything.  ( 25 min )

Rates on 30-year mortgages dropped for a second day, adding to a third-of-a-point plunge Tuesday. The two-day decline has lowered the 30-year average back below 8%.  ( 19 min )

When it comes to investing, ratios can help make you a more informed investor when they're properly understood and applied. There are 6 basic financial ratios.  ( 27 min )

Delta Air Lines reported better-than-expected profit as demand for summer travel boomed, but warned fuel costs will impact full-year results.  ( 17 min )

A robo-advisor is a type of automated financial advisor that provides algorithm-driven wealth management services with little to no human intervention. Here’s how it works.  ( 30 min )

Fledgling economies find stability in their currency and attract foreign investment through dollarization.  ( 21 min )

Learning where different assets stand on the investment risk ladder is the first step to understanding investments.  ( 29 min )

The return on equity calculation measures how efficiently a company is generating income from the equity investments of its shareholders.  ( 25 min )

Starting in January, Social Security benefit payments for 66 million beneficiaries will rise 3.2% to keep up with the cost of living, the Social Security Administration said Thursday.  ( 18 min )

Blockchain exchange-traded funds (ETFs) facilitate real-time trading on a basket of blockchain-based stocks.  ( 26 min )

Digital art and cryptocurrency enthusiasts may appreciate an NFT gift for the holidays.  ( 26 min )

Toyota and Idemitsu said they will work together to mass-produce solid-state batteries for electric vehicles, which could help reduce charging times and support longer ranges.  ( 17 min )

A Bitcoin Futures ETF is like a mutual fund, but the intent is to track Bitcoin's price and create a security that can trade on an exchange. Learn about these new types of ETFs.  ( 25 min )

Economists are grappling with a strange quirk of the post-pandemic economy: why consumers in the U.S.—and only the U.S.—are spending away the money they saved up in 2020 and 2021.  ( 18 min )

Anti-fragility is the opposite of fragility, describing things that gain from chaos but may need to survive and flourish.  ( 23 min )

September’s Consumer Price Index showed a 3.7% annual increase in inflation and a 0.4% month-over-month increase, slightly higher than analysts had forecast. Core CPI increased 0.3% in September on a monthly basis, showing a 4.1% annual increase in core CPI.  ( 18 min )

Companies need less office space than they used to, thanks to the work-from-home revolution—yet they’re spending record amounts of money on office construction.  ( 19 min )

A surety is the organization or person that assumes the responsibility of paying the debt in case the debtor policy defaults or is unable to make the payments.  ( 23 min )

A few industries are driving New Jersey's economy. See which sectors employ the most people, and which industries are expected to grow the fastest.  ( 24 min )

Inflation is projected to decline in the latest Consumer Price Index, and the United Auto Workers union expanded its strike to Ford’s Kentucky truck plant. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 18 min )

Using exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to harvest tax losses can be a smart way to maximize your portfolio's tax efficiency.  ( 25 min )

The S&P 500 dropped 0.6% on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) exceeded forecasts, raising concerns about more Fed tightening.  ( 1 min )

China on Thursday ordered its securities firms with offshore operations to stop taking on mainland investors as clients, as part of a crackdown against offshore trading and an effort to plug regulatory loopholes.  ( 1 min )

U.S. equities were mixed and little changed at midday on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 after the latest report on consumer inflation showed prices rose more than anticipated.  ( 1 min )

Companies need less office space than they used to, thanks to the work-from-home revolution—yet they’re spending record amounts of money on office construction.  ( 1 min )

U.S. stock futures were up in premarket trading Thursday ahead of September inflation data that could set the tone heading into the Federal Reserve's next policy meeting at the end of the month.  ( 1 min )

Inflation is projected to decline in the latest Consumer Price Index, and the United Auto Workers union expanded its strike to Ford’s Kentucky truck plant. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 1 min )

Hormel Foods' stock was the biggest loser on the S&P 500 Thursday after the company gave a strategic update and settled with union workers on a new contract.  ( 1 min )

Fastenal shares jumped after the maker of fasteners and other construction and hardware equipment beat profit forecasts.  ( 1 min )

Microsoft said it disagrees with the tax adjustments and "will pursue an appeal within the IRS, a process expected to take several years."  ( 1 min )

Goldman Sachs is finally selling its disastrous investment in the consumer lending company GreenSky, but not before it impacts the bank's earnings for a second consecutive quarter.  ( 1 min )

Ford shares dropped after the United Auto Workers union expanded its strike to Ford's largest factory, as 8,700 workers walked off the job at Ford's Kentucky truck plant.  ( 1 min )

Walgreens shares gained after announcing it would slash costs by at least $1 billion as it looks to recover from recent challenges, including a CEO shakeup.  ( 1 min )

Delta Air Lines reported better-than-expected profit as demand for summer travel boomed, but warned fuel costs will impact full-year results.  ( 1 min )

Toyota and Idemitsu said they will work together to mass-produce solid-state batteries for electric vehicles, which could help reduce charging times and support longer ranges.  ( 1 min )

Het Europees Hof van Justitie heeft bepaald dat een elektrische fiets geen motorvoertuig is. In veel Europese landen heeft een e-biker daarom recht op een schadevergoeding als die tegen een gemotoriseerd voertuig aan botst.  ( 9 min )

Het Europees Hof van Justitie heeft bepaald dat een elektrische fiets geen motorvoertuig is. In veel Europese landen heeft een e-biker daarom recht op een schadevergoeding als die tegen een gemotoriseerd voertuig aan botst.  ( 9 min )

IKEA is van plan zijn prijzen de komende tijd te verlagen. De afgelopen jaren werden de artikelen bij de meubelgigant juist duurder, maar nu kan het bedrijf een groot deel van de prijzen in stapjes verlagen.  ( 8 min )

Woonwinkel IKEA is van plan om zijn prijzen te verlagen de komende tijd. De afgelopen jaren werden de artikelen bij de meubelgigant juist duurder, maar nu kan "een groot deel van de prijzen gefaseerd naar beneden worden gebracht", stelt het bedrijf.  ( 8 min )

De Europese rechter heeft bepaald dat een elektrische fiets geen motorvoertuig is. In veel Europese landen heeft de e-bike bestuurder daarom recht op een schadevergoeding als de bestuurder in botsing komt met een gemotoriseerd voertuig.  ( 9 min )

Accountantsbedrijf KPMG krijgt een boete van 30 miljoen pond (ruim 35 miljoen euro) vanwege nalatig toezicht op het failliete Britse bouwbedrijf Carillion. De Engelse toezichthouder geeft de recordboete omdat de accountants niet objectief en kritisch genoeg hun werk deden.  ( 9 min )

De Autoriteit Consument & Markt houdt tien leveranciers van energie extra in de gaten. Zo wordt bijvoorbeeld gekeken of de administratie op orde is. Daarnaast wil de toezichthouder van alle leveranciers weten of ze goed zijn voorbereid op de winter.  ( 9 min )

Verzekeraar ASR gaat in de komende 2,5 jaar 260 banen schrappen op de hypotheekafdeling van het bedrijf. Dat bevestigt een woordvoerder na berichtgeving van Leeuwarder Courant. Na de overname van branchegenoot Aegon vorig jaar zijn er veel dubbele functies binnen het bedrijf.  ( 9 min )

Verzekeraar ASR gaat in de komende 2,5 jaar 260 banen schrappen op de hypotheekafdeling van het bedrijf. Dat bevestigt een woordvoerder na berichtgeving van Leeuwarder Courant. Na de overname van branchegenoot Aegon vorig jaar zijn er veel dubbele functies binnen het bedrijf.  ( 9 min )

Grote Europese luchtvaartmaatschappijen zoals IAG, Air France en easyJet hebben hun vluchten van en naar Israël voor de komende dagen stilgelegd. Sommige luchtvaartmaatschappijen annuleren zelfs maanden aan vluchten naar Israël.  ( 9 min )

Van Extinction Rebellion tot aan het kabinet: het afbouwen van fossiele subsidies staat hoog op de agenda. Planbureaus waarschuwen nu om daar niet zomaar mee te beginnen: kijk per regeling of het klimaat eigenlijk wel iets opschiet met afschaffing.  ( 12 min )

Vrijdag stemmen Europese lidstaten over het gebruik van onkruidbestrijdingsmiddel glyfosaat. Als de meerderheid instemt, mag het middel nog minimaal tien jaar gebruikt worden. Wat is glyfosaat en waarom willen sommige partijen het gebruik verbieden?  ( 9 min )

Vrijdag stemmen Europese lidstaten over het gebruik van onkruidbestrijdingsmiddel glyfosaat. Als de meerderheid instemt, mag het middel nog minimaal tien jaar gebruikt worden. Wat is glyfosaat en waarom willen sommige partijen het gebruik verbieden?  ( 9 min )

Het aantal beschikbare huurwoningen in de vrije sector is in het afgelopen jaar met 32 procent gedaald. Verhuurders kunnen minder hoge huren vragen en zetten daardoor steeds meer huurwoningen te koop, zegt woningplatform Pararius.  ( 9 min )

Spaarders kunnen een hogere bankenbelasting gaan merken in de rente die ze krijgen op hun spaarrekening. IMF-bestuurder Paul Hilbers vermoedt dat het plan van de Tweede Kamer eerder ten koste gaat van de spaarrente dan van de hoge winsten van banken.  ( 9 min )

Het aantal bedrijven dat failliet gaat neemt al bijna anderhalf jaar toe. In de maand september gingen 294 bedrijven kopje onder. Daaronder zijn ook bekende namen als BCC, Big Bazar en Vacansoleil.  ( 9 min )

Vrijdag stemmen Europese lidstaten over het gebruik van onkruidbestrijdingsmiddel glyfosaat. Als de meerderheid instemt, mag het middel nog minimaal tien jaar gebruikt worden. Wat is glyfosaat en waarom willen sommige partijen het gebruik verbieden?  ( 9 min )

This past week has been a doozy. We’ve got the usual headwinds piling up, with sticky inflation, a 1-in-3 chance for another Fed interest rate hike this year, and rising bond rates putting pressure on stocks. And if that wasn’t enough, the geopolitical situation has heated up, with a major war in the Middle East as Israel goes to war in retaliation for Hamas’ latest atrocities. But there are opportunities in the market, and investors should not lose hope, despite the headwinds. The strategists a  ( 36 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin overplayed his hand by trying to use Gazprom PJSC to bring Europe to its knees, and now his efforts to bolster the state-controlled gas giant are at the mercy of China.Most Read from BloombergIsrael Latest: Israel Vows to Wipe Out Hamas as Ground War LoomsApollo CEO Marc Rowan Demands UPenn Leaders Quit Over ‘Antisemitism’Wall Street Brushes Off Hot PPI as Stocks Advance: Markets WrapIMF Caught Off Guard as China Strikes Sri Lanka Debt DealHouse Re  ( 36 min )

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Although stock market analysts are not infallible, many investors rely on their ratings and price targets when making decisions about stocks to purchase. This is especially observable on the day when an analyst's rating comes out, as share prices tend to rise or fall significantly from upgrades, downgrades or changes in price targets. Every so often a market will over-correct to an extreme, leaving the price of certain stocks well below recent analysts' price targets. This creates a favorable si  ( 35 min )

The best CD rates available nationwide are a 6.00% offer from Credit Human on a take-your-pick term of 12-17 months and 5.76% on a 6-month option from TotalDirectBank.  ( 19 min )

Senior management at Pioneer Natural Resources will likely be out of a job once the company's $60 billion sale to Exxon Mobil is completed, but the top brass will walk away with bumper payouts which were sweetened further earlier this year. The top five executives at the U.S. shale operator are set to share $71 million in severance payouts, with Chief Executive Scott Sheffield on track to receive around $29 million, a review of regulatory filings and Reuters calculations show. The award to Sheffield, who helped found the shale producer over two decades ago and was slated to retire at the end of 2023, represents a sum worth three times his base salary as well as all his pending equity awards for performance.  ( 33 min )

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US stocks are near their most expensive levels in over two decades, relative to the debt market. The last time stocks were this pricey was during the dot-com boom - and that was followed by a 50% crash in the S&P 500.  ( 32 min )

Microsoft said on Wednesday the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in September notified the company that it is seeking an additional tax payment of $28.9 billion, plus penalties and interest for tax years from 2004 to 2013. Microsoft said the IRS notices relate to an ongoing dispute between the company and the U.S. tax authority, which is auditing how Microsoft allocated its profits among different countries and jurisdictions. The Redmond, Washington-based company said it has since changed its practices so that "issues raised by the IRS are relevant to the past but not to our current practices," according to a Microsoft blog.  ( 32 min )

Delta Air Lines is expected to report earnings of $1.95 a share for the third quarter, up from $1.51 a year ago.  ( 18 min )

Donald Trump obtained hundreds of millions of dollars in loans using financial statements that a court has since deemed fraudulent, a retired bank official testified Wednesday at the former president’s New York civil fraud trial. Trump’s statements of financial condition were key to his approval for a $125 million loan in 2011 for his Doral, Florida, golf resort and a $107 million loan in 2012 for his Chicago hotel and condo skyscraper, former Deutsche Bank risk management officer Nicholas Haigh testified. A judge last month ruled that Trump and his company, the Trump Organization, committed years of fraud by exaggerating the value of Trump’s assets and net worth on the financial statements he gave to banks, insurers and others to make deals and secure loans.  ( 33 min )

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Wall Street is looking ahead to consumer inflation data on Thursday for more insight into the Fed's next move.  ( 45 min )

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Emails surfaced in Sam Bankman-Fried's trial that show how he pressured Paradigm to make a huge investment despite concerns over FTX governance.  ( 32 min )

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Caroline Ellison described a Signal group chat between her, FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX’s former director of engineering Nishad Singh days before FTX’s collapse. At the time, Singh noted that customer withdrawals were picking up after Alameda’s balance sheet was leaked to crypto news site  ( 22 min )

After the PPI update suggests inflationary pressures persist, the focus is on Federal Reserve minutes for insight into whether the era of hikes is over.  ( 42 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The independent shale drillers that undermined OPEC’s decades-long grip on global oil markets soon will be a thing of the past as international giants swallow them up, according to one of the industry’s founding members.Most Read from BloombergIsrael Latest: Netanyahu Talks to Biden, ‘False Alarm’ in NorthIsrael Latest: Israeli Death Toll in Hamas Attack Reaches 1,200Israel Forms Emergency Government for War Against HamasStocks Waver on Fed Minutes as Traders Await CPI: Markets Wr  ( 33 min )

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Joe Biden’s borrowing binge has put global debt on an unsustainable path, the International Monetary Fund has warned.  ( 32 min )

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Birkenstock on Wednesday stepped into the public market.  ( 33 min )

EV-charging company ChargePoint sells shares and raises about $232 million in the process. The stock reaction looks about right so far.  ( 21 min )

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After nearly four weeks of disruptive strikes and hard bargaining, the United Auto Workers and the Detroit Three automakers have edged closer to a deal that could offer record-setting wage gains for nearly 150,000 U.S. workers. General Motors, Ford Motor and Chrysler parent Stellantis have all agreed to raise base wages by between 20% and 23% over a four-year deal, according to union and company statements. Ford and Stellantis have agreed to reinstate cost-of-living adjustments, or COLA.  ( 34 min )

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The Magnificent Seven Big Tech stocks have been largely responsible for 2023’s market rally. Yet some of those are more spectacular than others.  ( 17 min )

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After the PPI update suggests inflationary pressures persist, the focus is on Federal Reserve minutes for insight into whether the era of hikes is over.  ( 38 min )

Rates on 30-year mortgages plunged a third of a percentage point, for the biggest one-day drop since 2022. Rates sank by double-digit basis points for almost every loan type.  ( 19 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The rapid descent of US inflation over the last few months is likely too good to last.Most Read from BloombergIsrael Latest: Sirens Sound in North, Israel Forms War CabinetIsrael Latest: Israeli Death Toll in Hamas Attack Reaches 1,200Hamas Got Around Israel’s Surveillance Prowess by Going DarkIsrael Forms Emergency Government for War Against HamasIMF Caught Off Guard as China Strikes Sri Lanka Debt DealNew upside risks in categories that have played an outsize role in the recent  ( 34 min )

The hydrogen technology company Plug Power raised its guidance before a shareholders' symposium. Wall Street likes the new numbers.  ( 16 min )

NCR Corp is in advanced discussions to merge its automatic teller (ATM) business with cash management firm Brink's Co, creating a combined company worth close to $12 billion, including debt, people familiar with the matter said. The deal, structured as a reverse morris trust, would allow NCR to merge the ATM business at a $5.5 billion valuation, or the equivalent of seven times 2024 earnings EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization), with Brink's and give a large chunk of the combined company to NCR shareholders tax free, the sources said. Brink's, which is valued at about $6.2 billion including debt, moves cash around the world for its clients and provides ATM services among other things.  ( 32 min )

Time to check in on the other side of the food trade after a violent sell-off.  ( 36 min )

The weight-loss revolution is shaking another industry. Kidney-dialysis stocks sank Wednesday after Novo Nordisk (NVO), (DK: NOVO.B) said a trial showed its blockbuster diabetes drug Ozempi  ( 22 min )

If I have a tax-deferred 401(k). Can I convert it to a Roth IRA without paying the deferred taxes when I roll it over? -Tommy Generally, the answer here is no. There's typically no method to totally dodge taxes on … Continue reading → The post Ask an Advisor: I Want to Roll Over My Money to a Roth IRA. How Do I Avoid Paying Taxes? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 33 min )

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Cramer in 2021 said he sold most of his bitcoin holdings.  ( 32 min )

In decades past, millionaire status was well-known, and the subject of innumerable songs, TV shows, and movies. However, a million dollars is almost a modest sum by today’s standards, and an exclusive echelon known as ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) has wealth extending to the tens of millions. Yet, being a UHNWI entails more than just opulence. […] The post Lifestyle Trends and Problems Facing Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 35 min )

As the final quarter of 2023 gets fully underway, analysts and investors alike are trying to divine just what is likely to happen in the next few months. There’s a growing feeling that, with September behind us, stock investors can look forward to better times – perhaps sooner rather than later. n some recent comments to CNBC, Scott Chronert, Citi U.S. equity strategist, gives several reasons why investors should load up on stocks now. First, Chronert points out that fears of a hard recession ha  ( 36 min )

When Bill and Melinda Gates shared the news of their separation in April 2021, it caught many off guard. They had spent 27 years together, and their collective efforts in the tech and charity sectors made them prominent figures in global news. The situation was complicated by the absence of a prenuptial agreement, despite the couple's combined wealth estimated at $130 billion. Given the magnitude, the selection of their legal representation became a point of interest. Bill Gates once stood as th  ( 33 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Novo Nordisk A/S said its diabetes drug Ozempic showed surprisingly early effectiveness in a kidney-failure study, sending shares of the world’s biggest dialysis providers tumbling.Most Read from BloombergIsrael Latest: Israeli Death Toll in Hamas Attack Reaches 1,200Hamas Got Around Israel’s Surveillance Prowess by Going DarkIsrael Latest: Top US General Warns Iran to Stay Out of ConflictAfghanistan’s Viral Supercar Makes Global Debut at Doha ShowIsrael Latest: Hezbollah, Israel  ( 34 min )

Nvidia stock is one of Oppenheimer's top four AI chip picks heading into earnings season.  ( 17 min )

Exxon Mobil struck a nearly $60 billion agreement to buy Pioneer Natural Resources in the largest oil-and-gas deal in two decades, tying the energy giant’s future to fossil fuels. Exxon stock dropped 4.5%  ( 22 min )

Non-passive income, also known as active or earned income, refers to the money that you earn through your active efforts, typically by trading your time and expertise for compensation. This is the inverse of passive income, which is earned with minimal effort or active involvement. However you earn your income, a financial advisor can help […] The post What Is Non-Passive Income? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 33 min )

Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison retook the stand on Wednesday after testifying that her former boss and boyfriend, Sam Bankman-Fried, had directed many of FTX’s now-public missteps.  ( 38 min )

Amgen upgraded, Texas Instruments downgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls  ( 34 min )

TD Cowen analysts raised their price target on Nvidia stock to $700 from $600. The chip maker's shares have already soared more than 200% so far this year.  ( 15 min )

The volume of ARM applications jumped 15% last week from the previous one.  ( 34 min )

Three in four companies officially prefer skills to degrees.  ( 34 min )

U.S. producer prices increased more than expected in September amid higher costs for energy products, but underlying inflation pressures at the factory gate continued to moderate. The producer price index for final demand rose 0.5% last month, the Labor Department said on Wednesday. Data for August was unrevised to show the PPI accelerating 0.7%.  ( 31 min )

Exxon will pay $59.5 billion, all in stock, for Pioneer Natural Resources. It’s Exxon’s biggest acquisition since its merger with Mobil in 1999.  ( 17 min )

U.S. wholesale prices rose last month at the fastest pace since April, suggesting that inflationary pressures remain despite a year and a half of higher interest rates. The Labor Department reported Wednesday that its producer price index — which measures inflation before it hits consumers — climbed 2.2% from a year earlier. Excluding volatile food and energy prices, so-called core inflation rose 2.7% in September from a year earlier and 0.3% from August.  ( 32 min )

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Two pieces of news are weighing on shares of medical devices company Silk Road Medical.  ( 14 min )

The deal is Exxon’s largest since its merger with Mobil in the late 1990s and is the biggest corporate transaction so far this year.  ( 28 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Jurors in the fraud trial of FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried heard his ex-girlfriend Caroline Ellison explain how he allegedly arranged for billions of dollars in customer funds to back risky investments that led to the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange.Most Read from BloombergIsrael Latest: Israeli Death Toll in Hamas Attack Reaches 1,200Hamas Got Around Israel’s Surveillance Prowess by Going DarkIsrael Latest: Top US General Warns Iran to Stay Out of ConflictAfghanistan’s  ( 35 min )

Exxon will pay $59.5 billion, all in stock. It’s Exxon’s biggest acquisition since its merger with Mobil in 1999.  ( 16 min )

After the PPI update suggests inflationary pressures persist, the focus is on Federal Reserve minutes for insight into whether the era of hikes is over.  ( 36 min )

After the PPI update suggests inflationary pressures persist, the focus is on Federal Reserve minutes for insight into whether the era of hikes is over.  ( 35 min )

Fresh inflation data and the release of Federal Reserve minutes should give insight into whether the era of hikes is over.  ( 34 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Exxon Mobil Corp. agreed to buy Pioneer Natural Resources Co. for $59.5 billion, the supermajor’s largest takeover in more than two decades, as it seeks to become the dominant producer of shale oil.Most Read from BloombergIsrael Latest: Israeli Death Toll in Hamas Attack Reaches 1,200Hamas Got Around Israel’s Surveillance Prowess by Going DarkIsrael Latest: Top US General Warns Iran to Stay Out of ConflictAfghanistan’s Viral Supercar Makes Global Debut at Doha ShowChina Mulls New  ( 34 min )

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Exxon Mobil is buying Pioneer Natural Resources in an all-stock deal valued at $59.5 billion, its largest buyout since acquiring Mobil two decades ago, creating a colossal fracking operator in West Texas. Pioneer shareholders will receive 2.3234 shares of Exxon Mobil for each Pioneer share they own. Exxon purchased XTO Energy in 2009 for approximately $36 billion.  ( 32 min )

The crypto’s technological breakthrough was not as a superior payment method but as a superior form of money, the report said.  ( 32 min )

Birkenstock set to begin trading after $1.5 billion IPO, Fed officials double down on the 2% inflation target, and other news to start your day.  ( 35 min )

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Caroline Ellison, the former co-head of Sam Bankman-Fried's hedge fund and a pivotal witness in his trial on fraud charges tied to the collapse of his FTX cryptocurrency exchange, is scheduled to retake the stand on Wednesday morning. Ellison, the former co-chief executive of Alameda Research, testified on Tuesday that she was part of a multibillion-dollar conspiracy led by Bankman-Fried to defraud FTX customers, investors and lenders. She is one of three former members of Bankman-Fried's inner circle who have pleaded guilty to fraud charges and agreed to cooperate with the Manhattan U.S. Attorney's office.  ( 32 min )

Frankfurt-listed shares of Fresenius fell 12.03% to 24.35 euros ($25.83) in normal trading hours and Davita fell 17.3% to $75.51 in premarket hours. The early stop of the study could be negative for Fresenius as GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic could "potentially negatively impact" the size of the relevant patient population over time, Citi analyst Veronika Dubajova said in a note.  ( 32 min )

🔎 Birkenstock (BIRK): The trendy shoe brand is set to start trading on the New York Stock Exchange today, in another test for the shaky market for public listings. ↘️ [**  ( 23 min )

HP Inc. is increasing its annual dividend by 5%, Silk Road Medical reduces full-year revenue guidance, and Birkenstock makes its trading debut Wednesday.  ( 20 min )

Micron and Intel stocks could benefit from signs of a chip recovery, as Samsung's profit dropped but it showed some improvement form previous quarters.  ( 17 min )

Expensive labor leaves General Motors and Ford overdependent on American demand for big vehicles.  ( 29 min )

By the time Bankman-Fried posted that tweet, Alameda had already made certain venture investments, but the executive wanted to up the ante significantly. In the "summer or fall of 2021," Bankman-Fried sent Ellison a potential bad scenario situation for FTX and Alameda, detailing a world in which the crypto market was down, Alameda's investments plunged and the company becomes worthless.  ( 32 min )

Despite war in the Middle East, economic factors in fuel markets make it likely prices will keep dropping through the end of the year.  ( 21 min )

Barron's looked for Russell 1000 companies that didn't have a single Buy recommendation. AMC was among those in the list.  ( 22 min )

The incoming chief executive had run pharmacy-benefit manager Express Scripts.  ( 29 min )

U.S. pharmacy chain operator Walgreens Boots Alliance will name Tim Wentworth as its new chief executive, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday. Last month, Rosalind Brewer had abruptly stepped down from the position after less than three years at the top job. Brewer's departure was part of a mutually agreed decision, Walgreens had said, without providing further details, after a tenure that saw Walgreens' share price nearly halve in value as the company tried to broaden its reach as a healthcare provider.  ( 32 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Exxon Mobil Corp. is in talks to pay more than $250 a share for Pioneer Natural Resources Co., according to a person familiar with the matter. Most Read from BloombergIsrael Latest: US Wants Qatar to Be an Intermediary With HamasIsrael Latest: Top US General Warns Iran to Stay Out of ConflictHamas Got Around Israel’s Surveillance Prowess by Going DarkAfghanistan’s Viral Supercar Makes Global Debut at Doha ShowSchumer Confronts Xi on Israel-Hamas Stance in Rare MeetingAn all-stock  ( 32 min )

LONDON (Reuters) -Oil prices edged lower on Wednesday, as fears of disruption to supplies due to conflict in the Middle East receded, at least for the time being. Brent crude fell 49 cents, or 0.56%, to $87.16 a barrel by 1002 GMT. Brent and WTI had surged more than $3.50 on Monday on concern the military clashes between Israel and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas could escalate into a broader conflict, but settled slightly lower in Tuesday's session.  ( 32 min )

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The best CD rates available nationwide are a 6.00% offer from Credit Human on a take-your-pick term of 12-17 months and 5.76% on a 6-month option from TotalDirectBank.  ( 19 min )

Breaking down everything you need to know about Bitcoin mining, from blockchain and block rewards to proof of work and mining pools.  ( 30 min )

High-yield savings accounts have already been paying their highest rates in 20 years. But today's new record rate means you can now earn earn even more.  ( 19 min )

Ford, GM, and Stellantis have laid off a total of nearly 5,000 workers as the UAW strikes against the Big Three.  ( 18 min )

Shares of German sandal maker Birkenstock sank over 12% on the company's first day of trading amid tepid demand for newly listed companies.  ( 17 min )

CDs can be a great way to get a fixed guaranteed return on your investment. See if State Farm’s CDs—offered through U.S. Bank—make sense for you and your money.  ( 25 min )

Adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) usage fell after the subprime crisis in 2007 but is surging again due to high mortgage rates.  ( 17 min )

The S&P 500 added 0.4% on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, ahead of key consumer price data and with indications that the Fed may be cautious about hiking interest rates.  ( 16 min )

Wells Fargo CD rates are tiered for most of their terms and require a relatively high minimum deposit. Here's what to know before you open a CD with the bank.  ( 20 min )

USAA Bank offers many competitive CD options that consumers can choose from to fit their financial goals. Find out if USAA Bank CDs are right for you.  ( 20 min )

Considering a new certificate of deposit (CD) account? Learn more about Truist Bank’s CD, its terms, rates, account features, and early withdrawal penalties.  ( 20 min )

Looking for the latest TD Bank CD rates? Our guide covers the current rates, term lengths, and minimum deposit requirements, helping you make an informed decision.  ( 21 min )

If you want to put some money away for savings, Synchrony Bank’s CD accounts have some of the most competitive rates on the market. See if Synchrony’s CD is the right fit for you.  ( 22 min )

Launched in the year 2011, Litecoin (LTC) is an alternative cryptocurrency based on the model of Bitcoin.  ( 25 min )

Stellantis and Samsung SDI will spend $3.2 billion to build a second battery gigafactory in Indiana as part of their joint venture.  ( 17 min )

You may know Sallie Mae as the bank that services your student loan, but it also offers other banking products, like CDs. Learn more about Sallie Mae’s CD rates.  ( 20 min )

Quantitative Investment Strategies Employ Mathematical Models and Algorithms to Identify Investment Opportunities.  ( 31 min )

Accumulated depreciation is the cumulative depreciation of an asset up to a single point in its life.  ( 28 min )

The Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development proposed an international tax framework that, if ratified, would reallocate taxing rights to market jurisdictions.  ( 20 min )

First Republic Bank’s CD rates are relatively high, but they have a high minimum balance requirement as well. Learn more and see if First Republic is right for you.  ( 21 min )

Your state only provides so much assistance should you lose your job. For people who bought a policy in the past, private unemployment insurance offers additional coverage.  ( 24 min )

Certificates of deposit (CDs) can be a great, conservative way to invest your money. Edward Jones is worth considering for its competitive CD rates at a variety of term lengths.  ( 22 min )

Start your the new year off right with some in-depth planning. Look at your digital footprint, vendors, equipment, employees, insurance, and retirement plan.  ( 24 min )

Citizens Bank offers a 14-month certificate of deposit (CD) account with a decent APY. Learn more about its features and how to open a new account.  ( 19 min )

General Motors reached a tentative deal with Canadian autoworker union Unifor, which could add pressure to the union's negotiatiations with Stellantis.  ( 17 min )

A proposed federal rule would ban companies from charging fees not included in advertised prices.  ( 19 min )

A certificate of deposit (CD) can be a great way to secure your savings and grow your finances. Learn what CIT Bank CD Rates are and how you can benefit.  ( 21 min )

Learn about Chase Bank's CD rates and how they compare to the competition. Make informed decisions and see if you can maximize your returns with Chase Bank's CD options.  ( 20 min )

Learn the difference between consumer surplus and economic surplus, how the concepts are related, and the important theoretical and economic implications of both.  ( 24 min )

Quantitative analysis (QA) seeks to understand behavior by using mathematical and statistical modeling, measurement, and research.  ( 31 min )

Capital One offers a solid certificate of deposit (CD) account, with a variety of term lengths, good rates, and no minimum deposit required.  ( 20 min )

Barclays doesn’t offer many CD options, but it does offer competitive rates for certain terms. See Barclays’ CD rates, terms, and features to see if it’s the right fit for your savings.  ( 20 min )

Vanguard offers brokered CDs through various banks with competitive rates and a wide range of terms. Learn all the details here.  ( 20 min )

Student loan forgiveness measures were struck down by the Supreme Court in June 2023.  ( 24 min )

A certificate of deposit is a good way to save money, especially when interest rates are high or rising. Learn about Third Federal Savings & Loan’s CD rates, term lengths, and more.  ( 21 min )

Read about the history of deficit spending in the United States, dating back to 1789, and learn how Alexander Hamilton addressed budget shortfalls.  ( 24 min )

Liquidity risk refers to the marketability of an investment and whether it can be bought or sold quickly enough to meet debt obligations and prevent or minimize a loss.  ( 30 min )

U.S. equites rose at midday on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, as bond yields extended their decline and ahead of the release of minutes from the latest Fed meeting.  ( 18 min )

Swedish fintech company Klarna released a new AI-powered image recognition tool Wednesday to improve users' shopping experience, taking on similar products from big tech companies like Google and Amazon.  ( 18 min )

The global coal industry could shed almost a million jobs between now and 2050, as existing mines around the world shutter while cheaper wind and solar power become more readily available.  ( 18 min )

Carbon accounting, also known as greenhouse gas accounting, is a way for companies to quantify the amount of greenhouse gases (GHGs) they produce. It is similar to financial accounting, but instead of financial results, it measures a company's climate impact.  ( 25 min )

An Ozempic study for the treatment of chronic kidney disease was halted early after showing early signs of success, sending Novo Nordisk ADRs higher and shares of dialysis machine and insulin pump makers lower.  ( 17 min )

Small business grants are available from the federal government, state and local governments, and other sources. Here are the keys to a successful application.  ( 25 min )

Building business credit can make it easier to qualify for loans, but it's important to know how to establish a good business credit score.  ( 25 min )

Starting a bookkeeping business requires some legal and financial know-how to help ensure your odds of success.  ( 24 min )

Rates on 30-year mortgages plunged a third of a percentage point, for the biggest one-day drop since 2022. Rates sank by double-digit basis points for almost every loan type.  ( 19 min )

Straight line basis is the simplest method of calculating depreciation and amortization, the process of expensing an asset over a specific period.  ( 23 min )

Mortgage rates, which surged to two-decade highs last week, have hurt housing affordability so much that a jump to 8% wouldn’t make things significantly worse, according to a Zillow economist.  ( 18 min )

Check out the current Bread Savings CD rates and see how they compare to the competition. Maximize your savings with flexible and secure CD investments at Bread.  ( 20 min )

BMO offers a relatively basic CD with special rates for certain terms. Learn about BMO's current CD rates and features to make an informed decision and grow your savings.  ( 21 min )

HP shares rose after announcing its 2024 earnings guidance in line with estimates and a 5% dividend increase.  ( 17 min )

Crude oil prices jumped more than 4% Sunday as a new conflict broke out between Israel and Hamas, but the fighting is unlikely to have a significant impact on prices.  ( 18 min )

Apple Bank offers a variety of CDs with rates that beat the national average, but fall short of the leading issuers. Learn more about Apple Bank’s certificates of deposit.  ( 21 min )

Read about how industrialization impacts economic growth in less developed countries (LDCs), using Hong Kong and Great Britain as examples.  ( 27 min )

MonaCoin (MONA) is a digital currency predominantly used in Japan. Holders can use their MONA for tipping and payments. Learn more about MonaCoin.  ( 24 min )

Rising interest rates boosted net interest income for U.S. banks in recent quarters. But the industry's third-quarter earnings reports likely will show the mounting negative impacts of higher rates.  ( 20 min )

ExxonMobil agreed to buy shale driller Pioneer in an all-stock deal worth $59.5 billion, allowing the company greater access to the coveted Permian Basin region.  ( 17 min )

Risk tolerance is an individual's emotional ability to tolerate risk such as declines in one's portfolios, while risk capacity is an objective standard determined by concrete financial circumstances and obligations.  ( 30 min )

Uncovered interest rate parity (UIP) is a theory that the difference in two countries' interest rates is equal to the expected changes between their currency exchange rates.  ( 25 min )

America’s second-largest group of minority depository institutions (MDIs) offers a potential solution for underbanked Latinx customers.  ( 43 min )

The Producer Price Index shows wholesale prices rose 0.5% in September, not as much of a drop from last month’s 0.7% increase that analysts were expecting, as gas prices helped push inflation higher.  ( 17 min )

Micromining is a lightweight mining activity in which a low-end hardware device performs the basic activity of transaction authentication.  ( 23 min )

We take a look at investor attitudes to war and uncertainty as the Russian invasion of Ukraine plays out and the world remains on edge.  ( 26 min )

Bitcoin halving explained. Find out about Bitcoin's halving process works and what it means for Bitcoin's price and its users.  ( 24 min )

The Latin phrases "ceteris paribus" and "mutatis mutandis" are often used as economic shorthand.  ( 21 min )

The October effect is the theory that stocks tend to decline during the month of October. This supposed market anomaly, however, has little data to support it.  ( 25 min )

Shares of German sandal maker, Birkenstock, will make their debut under the 'BIRK' ticker on the New York Stock Exchange today.  ( 18 min )

Discover investment opportunities with ETFs that invest in precious and base metals such as gold, silver, platinum, copper and nickel.  ( 21 min )

Bitcoin (BTC) is a digital or virtual currency created in 2009 that uses peer-to-peer technology to facilitate instant payments.  ( 29 min )

Cryptocurrency ETFs can provide a low cost of ownership for cryptocurrencies, but there are limitations to the types of funds you can access due to regulatory issues.  ( 24 min )

The ledger balance is computed by a bank at the end of each business day and includes all withdrawals and deposits to calculate the total amount of money in the bank account.  ( 23 min )

Inflation is expected to tick lower in September and sandal maker Birkenstock is set to go public on the New York Stock Exchange later today. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 18 min )

Find out the business skills employers look for in recent MBA grads and why certain soft skills are more valued than ones like finance and marketing.  ( 22 min )

A qualified charitable organization is a nonprofit organization that qualifies for tax-exempt status according to the U.S. Treasury.  ( 24 min )

Ford, GM, and Stellantis have laid off a total of nearly 5,000 workers as the UAW strikes against the Big Three.  ( 1 min )

Stellantis and Samsung SDI will spend $3.2 billion to build a second battery gigafactory in Indiana as part of their joint venture.  ( 1 min )

General Motors reached a tentative deal with Canadian autoworker union Unifor, which could add pressure to the union's negotiatiations with Stellantis.  ( 1 min )

An Ozempic study for the treatment of chronic kidney disease was halted early after showing early signs of success, sending Novo Nordisk ADRs higher and shares of dialysis machine and insulin pump makers lower.  ( 1 min )

Swedish fintech company Klarna released a new AI-powered image recognition tool Wednesday to improve users' shopping experience, taking on similar products from big tech companies like Google and Amazon.  ( 1 min )

ExxonMobil agreed to buy shale driller Pioneer in an all-stock deal worth $59.5 billion, allowing the company greater access to the coveted Permian Basin region.  ( 1 min )

HP shares rose after announcing its 2024 earnings guidance in line with estimates and a 5% dividend increase.  ( 1 min )

Shares of German sandal maker, Birkenstock, will make their debut under the 'BIRK' ticker on the New York Stock Exchange today.  ( 1 min )

The S&P 500 added 0.4% on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, ahead of key consumer price data and with indications that the Fed may be cautious about hiking interest rates.  ( 1 min )

U.S. equites rose at midday on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, as bond yields extended their decline and ahead of the release of minutes from the latest Fed meeting.  ( 1 min )

The global coal industry could shed almost a million jobs between now and 2050, as existing mines around the world shutter while cheaper wind and solar power become more readily available.  ( 1 min )

Crude oil prices jumped more than 4% Sunday as a new conflict broke out between Israel and Hamas, but the fighting is unlikely to have a significant impact on prices.  ( 1 min )

U.S. stock futures rose in premarket trading Wednesday ahead of new wholesale inflation data and as the retreat to safe havens amid strife in the Middle East continued to push bond yields down.  ( 1 min )

Inflation is expected to tick lower in September and sandal maker Birkenstock is set to go public on the New York Stock Exchange later today. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 1 min )

Dit jaar is de doorsnee studieschuld met meer dan 4 procent gestegen, naar zo'n 17.100 euro. Daar komt bij dat de rente per 2024 gaat vervijfvoudigen: van 0,46 naar 2,56 procent. Dat leidt tot bezorgdheid. Op ons reactieplatform NUjij vertelden lezers over hun studieschuld en zorgen daarover.  ( 10 min )

Stockholm is de eerste grote hoofdstad die benzine- en dieselauto's uit het centrum weert. De Zweedse hoofdstad wil zo vervuiling en lawaai terugdringen. Vanaf 2025 mogen alleen elektrische auto's nog de binnenstad in.  ( 8 min )

Volkswagen moet een Nederlandse koper van een zogenoemde sjoemeldiesel 4.400 euro schadevergoeding betalen. De Consumentenbond roept de Duitse automaker op om over een schikking voor de duizenden andere gedupeerden te praten.  ( 9 min )

Het duurt minstens vijf maanden om het lek in de kapotte onderzeese gaspijplijn tussen Finland en Estland te repareren. De gastoevoer komt op zijn vroegst weer op gang in april, laten de beheerders van de Finse en Estse gassystemen weten.  ( 9 min )

Verzekeraar ASR gaat de komende 2,5 jaar banen schrappen van 260 medewerkers, bevestigt een woordvoerder na berichtgeving van Leeuwarder Courant. Na de overname van branchegenoot Aegon vorig jaar zijn er veel dubbele functies binnen het bedrijf.  ( 8 min )

Werknemers die een geliefde hebben verloren, zijn vaak ontevreden over de steun van hun werkgever. Vooral degene die verlofdagen moest opnemen tijdens de rouwperiode voelt zich in de steek gelaten. Op ons reactieplatform NUjij vertelden lezers over hun eigen ervaringen.  ( 10 min )

Honderden klimaatactivisten van Greenpeace en Extinction Rebellion blokkeren woensdag het hoofdkantoor van de Rabobank in Utrecht. Ze willen dat de bank stopt met het financieren van de industriële landbouw. Rabobank-medewerkers kunnen het pand wel uit, maar niet meer in, zeggen de actievoerders.  ( 9 min )

Bedrijven die online vapes verkopen, worden harder aangepakt. Dat heeft demissionair staatssecretaris Maarten van Ooijen (Volksgezondheid) gezegd. Lang niet alle verkopers houden zich aan het verbod, blijkt uit een onderzoek van RTL Nieuws.  ( 9 min )

Het Adviescollege ICT-toetsing adviseert de Tweede Kamer om te stoppen met de ontwikkeling van het toekomstige communicatiesysteem voor Nederlandse hulpdiensten. Het NOOVA-netwerk moet het problematische C2000 vervangen.  ( 9 min )

Na het pijnlijke einde van de productie van MINI's, waardoor veel werknemers hun baan verliezen, krijgt VDL Nedcar in het Limburgse Born toch een nieuwe klus voor BMW. Maar daarmee zijn wel veel minder banen gemoeid.  ( 8 min )

Albert Heijn stopt eind deze maand met het contant uitbetalen van koopzegels. Het is dan alleen nog mogelijk om het gespaarde bedrag te verrekenen met je boodschappen of te laten bijschrijven op je rekening via retourpinnen.  ( 8 min )

LVMH, bekend van merken als Louis Vuitton, Dior en Moët & Chandon, heeft teleurstellende cijfers gepresenteerd. De verkoop van luxemerken neemt amper nog toe en er is veel minder champagne en cognac verkocht.  ( 9 min )

Het prijsverschil tussen Nederlandse en Belgische benzinepompen loopt verder op. In België is de maximale benzineprijs dinsdag verlaagd naar 1,77 euro. Automobilisten in Nederland zijn al gauw 45 cent meer kwijt.  ( 9 min )

LVMH, bekend van merken als Louis Vuitton, Dior en Moët & Chandon, heeft teleurstellende cijfers gepresenteerd. De verkoop van luxemerken neemt amper nog toe en er is veel minder champagne en cognac verkocht.  ( 9 min )

De miljardenfraude die bijdroeg aan de val van cryptoplatform FTX gebeurde in opdracht van topman Sam Bankman-Fried. Dat zei zijn ex-partner en naaste medewerker Caroline Ellison dinsdag tijdens de rechtszaak tegen de FTX-eigenaar.  ( 10 min )

LVMH, bekend van merken als Louis Vuitton, Dior en Moët & Chandon, heeft teleurstellende cijfers gepresenteerd. De verkoop van luxemerken neemt amper nog toe en er is veel minder champagne en cognac verkocht.  ( 9 min )

De Europese Commissie heeft aanwijzingen dat het sociale netwerk X wordt gebruikt om desinformatie en illegale content over het conflict in Israël te verspreiden. Eurocommissaris Thierry Breton heeft X-directeur Elon Musk opgeroepen harder op te treden.  ( 9 min )

Het aantal vliegtuigpassagiers zal dit jaar mede door duurdere tickets en de oorlog in Oekraïne waarschijnlijk iets kleiner zijn dan in 2019, het jaar voor de coronapandemie. Maar luchtvaartkoepel ACI verwacht dat volgend jaar wel meer mensen het vliegtuig zullen pakken.  ( 8 min )

Samsung ziet zijn omzet en winst hard dalen. Consumenten geven minder uit aan telefoons, accessoires en andere elektronica. Ook verkoopt het Zuid-Koreaanse bedrijf minder geheugenchips.  ( 8 min )

De Bijenkorf gaat tientallen banen op het hoofdkantoor schrappen. Die ingreep is volgens de warenhuisketen nodig vanwege de uitdagende tijden in de sector en oplopende kosten.  ( 8 min )

Ook in 2024 zal de autoverkoop niet aantrekken, verwachten brancheorganisaties BOVAG en RAI Vereniging. Ze schatten dat er volgend jaar 360.000 nieuwe personenauto's worden geregistreerd, ongeveer evenveel als dit jaar.  ( 8 min )

Business development is a process aimed at growing a company and making it more profitable and successful. Here is how it works.  ( 28 min )

Correlation coefficients of greater than, less than, and equal to zero indicate positive, negative, and no relationship between the two variables.  ( 28 min )

An acquisition is a corporate action in which one company purchases most or all of another company's shares to gain control of that company.  ( 30 min )

The best CD rates available nationwide are a 6.00% offer from Credit Human on a take-your-pick term of 12-17 months and 5.76% on a 6-month option from TotalDirectBank.  ( 21 min )

Google is furthering its goal for a password-free future, making its passkey technology a default on personal accounts.  ( 17 min )

The Federal Reserve could be done raising its benchmark interest rate, at least for the time being, according to a recent string of remarks by Fed officials.  ( 19 min )

If you’re thinking about buying a vehicle from an online dealer, the process may be easier than you expect. Here’s a step-by-step guide for how to buy a car online.  ( 23 min )

U.S. Treasury yields fell Tuesday as some investors sought safety from international conflict in the bond market, and others took comfort in recent comments from Federal Reserve officials.  ( 17 min )

The S&P 500 gained 0.5% on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, following suggestions that the Fed may adopt a more cautious approach to raising interest rates.  ( 16 min )

Borrowers should be wary of these four scams so they don't pay for free services or are victims of identity theft, poor credit, and late fees.  ( 24 min )

Limit orders and stop orders tell your broker how you want to fill your trades but operate differently.  ( 27 min )

Turnover is an accounting concept that measures how quickly a business either collects cash from accounts receivable or sells its inventory. Learn why it matters.  ( 26 min )

U.S. consumers expect higher inflation in one year from now and the next three years, but lower inflation in five years, a survey by the New York Federal Reserve Bank found.  ( 18 min )

Microsoft and Alphabet's Google introduced new AI Initiatives to help organizations in the health care industry improve their use of data and access to information.  ( 17 min )

Managerial accounting is the practice of analyzing and communicating financial data to managers, who use the information to make business decisions.  ( 26 min )

The price-to-book (P/B) ratio compares a company's market value to its book value. It's an easy way to determine a company's value but has drawbacks. Learn more.  ( 29 min )

Farnoosh Torabi joins the show to talk about her new book, A Healthy State of Panic, and how we can use our fears to conquer our biggest challenges in money and life. Plus, investor anxiety is peaking again as long-term Treasury yields spike.  ( 15 min )

Amazon kicked off the Prime Big Deal Days event to get customers to open up their wallets for early holiday spending, but history suggests that this sequel is unlikely to break the sales record set by Prime Day in July.  ( 18 min )

Chipmaker AMD announced it will boost its AI-related offerings with the purchase of Nod.AI, an open-source artificial intelligence (AI) software startup.  ( 17 min )

Personal loan rates edged up to 20.91% this week, giving up 5 basis points since last week when the average personal loan rate stood at 20.96%.  ( 18 min )

Wealthfront and Betterment both earned spots in our best robo-advisor awards. Compare the two robo-advisors to learn how their investing platforms can work for you.  ( 30 min )

Given that stock picking is not generally effective, trackers that simply follow an index have become very popular. However, trackers have their disadvantages, so hybrid models between have evolved.  ( 22 min )

Trading volume and open interest are key numbers to watch when buying and selling options. Together they can indicate liquidity, trader interest, and price strength.  ( 29 min )

A syndicated loan is a loan offered by a group of lenders (called a syndicate) who work together to provide funds for a single borrower.  ( 25 min )

The American Academy of Financial Management was a globally recognized academic institution that issued a number of credentials and designations.  ( 23 min )

A soft landing for the global economy is likely according to International Monetary Fund projections published on Tuesday.  ( 17 min )

Inflation and hiring difficulties sent optimism among small business owners to its lowest level in four months in September, the NFIB found.  ( 16 min )

Rates on 30-year mortgages jumped two-tenths of a percentage point to set yet another 23-year record high. It's the fourth record peak registered in just over a week.  ( 19 min )

CDs can be a great tool for a temporary conservative investment, but rates vary widely. Citibank has a variety of CD options, some with competitive rates.  ( 20 min )

Learn how to invest small amounts, correctly, and regularly, into an exchange traded fund to maximize a dollar-cost averaging strategy with ETFs.  ( 23 min )

U.S. equities were higher at midday on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, amid optimism the Fed might pull back on its tight monetary policy following comments by Fed officials.  ( 16 min )

PepsiCo exceeded estimates for quarterly profit and sales, and lifted its earnings outlook as it benefited from higher prices.  ( 17 min )

About 4,300 workers in Canada went on strike against General Motors there after a tentative deal fell through.  ( 17 min )

Examine the relationship between inflation and GDP, learn why GDP growth leads to higher prices and understand the effects of uncontrolled inflation and GDP growth.  ( 23 min )

The Universal Service Fund was set up to increase access to telecommunications services for all Americans across the country.  ( 26 min )

Defining an entrepreneur is difficult, as there is no one-size-fits-all description, and people become entrepreneurs in different ways.  ( 24 min )

Understand the difference between exchange-traded funds and closed-end funds, and learn how investors can use each to meet investment objectives.  ( 21 min )

The Nasdaq 100 Index Includes Companies From Various Sectors Except for Companies in the Financial Sector. Discover More About the Nasdaq 100.  ( 24 min )

Bitcoin, the first and most popular cryptocurrency, is finite. What happens when it reaches its total maximum supply of 21 million bitcoins?  ( 24 min )

Isabella Guzman is the administrator of the Small Business Administration and was Director of the California Office of the Small Business Advocate.  ( 22 min )

Workers at General Motors plants in Canada go on strike and PepsiCo shares rise as the snack maker raises its full-year outlook after reporting higher revenues. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 19 min )

College is expensive, and a double undergraduate major can leave you too tired to get a graduate degree. Learn if an undergraduate degree is right for you.  ( 24 min )

Choosing between ETFs and mutual funds can be tough for young investors. Here are some things to consider.  ( 26 min )

After most of the year saw the stock market on the rise, the markets are going through a volatile period. J.P. Morgan’s U.S. Head of Investment Strategy Jacob Manoukian claims each such period has its own unique character and this one has been defined by U.S. Treasury yields. Last week, interest rates on 10-year U.S. government debt climbed to 4.88%, amounting to a 16-year high, before pulling back to 4.65%. “Treasury yields are like the foundation that the rest of financial markets are built on  ( 36 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks rose to follow Wall Street higher after traders scaled back wagers on Federal Reserve rate hikes, with expectations of further China stimulus helping drive gains. Most Read from BloombergIsrael Latest: Israeli Death Toll in Hamas Attack Reaches 1,200Hamas Got Around Israel’s Surveillance Prowess by Going DarkIsrael Latest: Top US General Warns Iran to Stay Out of ConflictAfghanistan’s Viral Supercar Makes Global Debut at Doha ShowChina Mulls New Stimulus, Higher Defic  ( 34 min )

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Stocks are rising despite war in the Middle East, confounding economic data, and a House of Representatives without a speaker.  ( 23 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Google’s Sundar Pichai raised concerns years before he became the company’s chief executive officer that its deal with Apple Inc. had bad “optics” because there was no choice of which search engine to use in the company’s web browser.Most Read from BloombergIsrael Latest: US Wants Qatar to Be an Intermediary With HamasIsrael Latest: Top US General Warns Iran to Stay Out of ConflictHamas Got Around Israel’s Surveillance Prowess by Going DarkAfghanistan’s Viral Supercar Makes Global  ( 34 min )

Todd Combs won over Charlie Munger with his broad knowledge and way of thinking, and impressed Warren Buffett with his deep understanding of stocks.  ( 34 min )

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Caroline Ellison spent Tuesday afternoon describing a series of back-and-forth discussions between her and FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried about the precarious financial situation of Alameda Research. In spreadsheets and Google Docs, Ellison, former CEO of Alameda, analyzed Alameda’s shaky finances w  ( 22 min )

The IRS is transferring the $7,500 EV purchase tax credit to dealers after this year. And states are offering big savings, too.  ( 20 min )

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s biggest luxury-goods company, struggled to lure big-spending Chinese consumers back to its boutiques after the end of China’s pandemic restrictions.  ( 29 min )

Sales growth decelerated across most of LVMH's business segments.  ( 17 min )

Caroline Ellison said she raised concerns about Alameda Research’s line of credit on FTX to the exchange’s founder Sam Bankman-Fried in 2022, prior to the bankruptcy. At the time, FTX was conducting an audit of its finances to appeal to potential investors. Ellison told the government lawyer that sh  ( 22 min )

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Boeing delivered 105 jets in the third quarter including 69 MAX jets. Wall Street was looking for 118 jets delivered including about 77 MAX jets.  ( 17 min )

Stocks are rising despite war in the Middle East, confounding economic data, and a House of Representatives without a speaker.  ( 23 min )

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The IRS is transferring the $7,500 EV purchase tax credit to dealers after this year. And states are offering big savings, too.  ( 18 min )

Groupon, which has said it may not be able to survive as a going concern, sold part of its holding in the payment business SumUp for less than half of expectations.  ( 20 min )

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Sofi's head of investment strategy thinks a hot inflation report could spook bond investors and halt the fixed income rally.  ( 33 min )

Rates on 30-year mortgages jumped two-tenths of a percentage point to set yet another 23-year record high. It's the fourth record peak registered in just over a week.  ( 19 min )

Truist stock was getting a lift from the reports, which hint at the business simplification that is central to the bull case.  ( 18 min )

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The Mortgage Bankers Association, the National Association of Realtors, and the National Association of Home Builders sent a letter to Fed Chair Powell.  ( 34 min )

FTX founder’s ex-girlfriend cut a deal with prosecutors in 2022 while co-founder Gary Wang will also testify  ( 32 min )

Silicon Valley tech darling NVIDIA, a chip and graphics hardware manufacturer whose products power much of the artificial intelligence boom, named the latest addition to its $902 million headquarters Voyager, in reference to a “Star Trek” spaceship. As one of the world’s biggest tech companies, this decision to embrace — not just allow, but fully institute — the flexibility of remote work while maintaining top-tier offices for collaboration and meetings “creates a pretty meaningful talent advantage,” argues Rob Sadow, CEO and co-founder of Scoop Technologies, which sells an app focused on hybrid office productivity (and which does not work with NVIDIA). It also sets a standard, despite pandemic-era pullbacks and property sales, since tech still represents a significant portion of overall office leasing.  ( 37 min )

Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison is set to testify today at Sam Bankman-Fried's fraud trial over FTX's failure. Wall Street Journal reporters will bring you live updates on the proceedings.  ( 21 min )

Starting Jan. 1, EV buyers can receive rebates of up to $7,500 right at the dealership  ( 28 min )

Dovish comments from Fed policymakers are spurring optimism that the tightening campaign could be over.  ( 38 min )

A Roth conversion ladder can be a smart strategy that allows you to move funds gradually from one account (traditional IRA) to another (Roth IRA) without triggering any tax penalties. This conversion takes place over several years, and is carefully planned out in advance. In simpler terms: A Roth conversion ladder could let you bypass […] The post How a Roth IRA Conversion Ladder Works appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 33 min )

Cathie Wood’s investing philosophy is based on unwavering conviction in a portfolio heavily favoring high-growth names with disruptive qualities. But against an economic backdrop of soaring inflation and high interest rates, that strategy wilted during 2021 and 2022. However, Wood’s Ark Invest’s flagship ARKK fund appears to have got its mojo back this year, and looking ahead to the post-high rate landscape, that is something Wood expects will continue. “The fear of rising interest rates hurt ou  ( 35 min )

Dovish comments from Fed policymakers are spurring optimism that the tightening campaign could be over.  ( 35 min )

Rivian upgraded, Qorvo downgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls  ( 34 min )

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UBS analyst Joseph Spak upgradesshares of Rivian Automotive to Buy from Hold. He reduces his price target to $24 a share from $26.  ( 17 min )

Citi analysts downgraded Skyworks Solutions and Qorvo to Sell from Neutral in a Tuesday report. It kept Buy ratings on Nvidia and Marvell.  ( 15 min )

Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics and L3Harris rose further in early Tuesday trading after a jump on Monday.  ( 23 min )

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies were little changed Tuesday as tokens swung alongside wider moves in risk-sensitive assets.  ( 16 min )

AMD said on Tuesday it plans to buy an artificial intelligence startup called Nod.ai as part of an effort to bolster its software capabilities. In its race to catch rival chipmaker Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices plans to invest heavily in the critical software necessary for the company's advanced AI chips. Through more than a decade of work, Nvidia has built a powerful advantage in the AI chip market through the software it makes, and the software developer ecosystem.  ( 32 min )

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Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics and L3Harris rose further in early Tuesday trading after a jump on Monday.  ( 23 min )

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OSLO (Reuters) -A subsea gas pipeline and a telecommunications cable connecting Finland and Estonia under the Baltic Sea have been damaged in what may have been a deliberate act, the Finnish government said on Tuesday. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said NATO was sharing its information over the damage and stands ready to support the allies concerned. The Balticconnector gas pipeline was shut early on Sunday on concerns that gas was leaking from a hole in the 77-km (48 miles) pipeline.  ( 32 min )

The mirage of presenteeism is a relic of the past, one that modern organizations would do well to look beyond.  ( 36 min )

Here's how much of the prize you would take home after taxes -- plus five ways to invest your windfall.  ( 33 min )

Dovish comments from Fed policymakers are spurring optimism that the tightening campaign could be over.  ( 33 min )

The development comes as aviation suppliers are seeing a faster-than-expected rebound in air travel. Its new segments will be automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. "This simplified structure will enable Honeywell to realize synergies that will accelerate our innovation playbook," Chief Executive Officer Vimal Kapur said.  ( 32 min )

↗️ Unity Software (U): The tech company [said late Monday that Chief Executive John Riccitiello was stepping down](https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/stock-market-today-dow-jones-10-10-2023/card/unity-software-stock-jumps-after-ceo-departs-DzToypP621Wwxc  ( 23 min )

I’m 58 and I have $700,000 in 401(k)s and IRAs. I have no credit card debt, no auto loan payments and no student loans. I sold my home in California and paid cash for a house in Texas, so I have no mortgage. I’m retired military and bring in about $2,200 per month after taxes. […] The post Ask an Advisor: How Do I Cover $3,000 in Monthly Living Expenses? I’m 58 With $700k in Retirement Savings, But I Won’t Collect Social Security for 7 Years appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 35 min )

PepsiCo puts a dent in the weight-loss thesis that has hit its stock price.  ( 34 min )

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PepsiCo (PEP) raised its full-year earnings outlook as consumers digested higher prices and kept splurging on Cheetos, Lay’s and Gatorade. Shares of PepsiCo rose 2.8% to $165.80 in premarket trading. Through Monday trading, the stock had fallen near  ( 22 min )

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PepsiCo's third-quarter earnings and revenue top analysts' estimates, Unity Software Chairman and CEO John Riccitiello is retiring, Northrop Grumman stock extends gains, and Rivian shares are upgraded.  ( 18 min )

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NEW YORK (Reuters) -Caroline Ellison, the former chief executive officer of Sam Bankman-Fried's hedge fund, took the stand on Tuesday as the star witness in the former crypto mogul's fraud trial. Ellison, who was also once Bankman-Fried's romantic partner, is one of three former members of the 31-year-old former billionaire's inner circle who have pleaded guilty to fraud charges and agreed to cooperate with the Manhattan U.S. Attorney's office. Prosecutors are likely to ask Ellison about her personal relationship with Bankman-Fried.  ( 32 min )

Investors are grappling with historic losses in the bond market.  ( 32 min )

Small-capitalization stocks can supercharge portfolios on the other side of economic downturn.  ( 27 min )

Barron's live coverage of financial markets, from stocks and bonds to oil and crypto.  ( 10 min )

The International Monetary Fund is carefully watching global bond market developments after a recent U.S. selloff, the fund's top economist said, adding that a tightening of financial conditions was among risks facing the global economy. IMF chief economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas said the selloff of U.S. bonds could reflect a mismatch in supply, rather than serious concerns about further hikes in interest rates or heightened concerns about long-term risks. "It might just reflect the fact that there is more of it, and so the price is adjusting," he said in an interview about the IMF's quarterly global outlook update released on Tuesday in Marrakech, Morocco, during the annual IMF and World Bank meetings.  ( 31 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Asian shares advanced while Treasuries jumped following comments on rates from Federal Reserve officials that fueled speculation the US central bank may stand pat until year-end.Most Read from BloombergIsrael Latest: Top US General Warns Iran to Stay Out of ConflictSchumer Confronts Xi on Israel-Hamas Stance in Rare MeetingIsrael Latest: Over 1,100 Dead; US Sends Warships to RegionBank of America’s Wrong-Way Rate Bet Hurts Moynihan’s Growth PledgeStocks Shrug Off Losses After Feds  ( 34 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The conflict between Israel and Hamas has turned the spotlight on billions of dollars in Israel-linked fund assets, as money managers gauge the toll on businesses operating in the war-stricken country. Most Read from BloombergIsrael Latest: Top US General Warns Iran to Stay Out of ConflictSchumer Confronts Xi on Israel-Hamas Stance in Rare MeetingIsrael Latest: Over 1,100 Dead; US Sends Warships to RegionBank of America’s Wrong-Way Rate Bet Hurts Moynihan’s Growth PledgeAt least $  ( 33 min )

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East impacted prices of riskier assets, such as bitcoin, on Monday.  ( 32 min )

(Bloomberg) -- As bond markets everywhere get battered by a cocktail of higher interest rates, deficit angst and hawkish central bankers, one class of debt instrument is handing creditors double-digit returns: catastrophe bonds.Most Read from BloombergIsrael Latest: Top US General Warns Iran to Stay Out of ConflictSchumer Confronts Xi on Israel-Hamas Stance in Rare MeetingIsrael Latest: Over 1,100 Dead; US Sends Warships to RegionBank of America’s Wrong-Way Rate Bet Hurts Moynihan’s Growth Pledg  ( 35 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Chinese developer Country Garden Holdings Co. ramped up warnings that it’s set for its first-ever default and hired advisers, the strongest indications yet the company is headed for a restructuring that would be one of the nation’s biggest.Most Read from BloombergIsrael Latest: First Round of US Security Aid Is on the WaySchumer Confronts Xi on Israel-Hamas Stance in Rare MeetingIsrael Latest: Over 1,100 Dead; US Sends Warships to RegionStocks Shrug Off Losses After Fedspeak; Oil  ( 33 min )

Top economist reveals his personal investment strategy on the FT’s Money Clinic podcast  ( 7 min )

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) startup WM Motor has filed for bankruptcy, according to the national enterprise bankruptcy information disclosure platform. A court in Shanghai is handling the bankruptcy case, according to the disclosure dated Monday.  ( 30 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Executives at one of China’s largest copper trading houses have lost contact with the company’s founder and believe that he has been detained by police for questioning, according to people familiar with the matter.Most Read from BloombergIsrael Latest: Biden Says at Least 11 Americans Have Been KilledSchumer Confronts Xi on Israel-Hamas Stance in Rare MeetingIsrael Latest: Over 1,100 Dead; US Sends Warships to RegionStocks Shrug Off Losses After Fedspeak; Oil Climbs: Markets WrapH  ( 32 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Treasuries jumped the most since March after dovish comments from Federal Reserve officials and conflict in the Middle East fueled a flight to safer assets. Most Read from BloombergIsrael Latest: First Round of US Security Aid Is on the WaySchumer Confronts Xi on Israel-Hamas Stance in Rare MeetingIsrael Latest: Over 1,100 Dead; US Sends Warships to RegionStocks Shrug Off Losses After Fedspeak; Oil Climbs: Markets WrapYields on US 10-year notes fell as much as 18 basis points to 4  ( 31 min )

Asian shares rose on Tuesday as bond yields eased, boosted by dovish Federal Reserve remarks and a dip in oil prices after Monday's surge, but markets remained cautious amid violence in the Middle East. Top Fed officials indicated on Monday that rising Treasury yields could steer the central bank from further rate increases, helping to spur a rise in bond prices after those markets had been closed the previous day in the U.S. and Tokyo. Markets are keeping a close watch, however, on military clashes between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, after Hamas' surprise strike on Saturday that killed hundreds of Israelis.  ( 33 min )

The troubled developer cancelled a $19 billion debt restructuring. Investors in its bonds say the move could ripple through the entire sector.  ( 33 min )

Google is furthering its goal for a password-free future, making its passkey technology a default on personal accounts.  ( 1 min )

Microsoft and Alphabet's Google introduced new AI Initiatives to help organizations in the health care industry improve their use of data and access to information.  ( 1 min )

Amazon kicked off the Prime Big Deal Days event to get customers to open up their wallets for early holiday spending, but history suggests that this sequel is unlikely to break the sales record set by Prime Day in July.  ( 1 min )

Chipmaker AMD announced it will boost its AI-related offerings with the purchase of Nod.AI, an open-source artificial intelligence (AI) software startup.  ( 1 min )

PepsiCo exceeded estimates for quarterly profit and sales, and lifted its earnings outlook as it benefited from higher prices.  ( 1 min )

About 4,300 workers in Canada went on strike against General Motors there after a tentative deal fell through.  ( 1 min )

The S&P 500 gained 0.5% on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, following suggestions that the Fed may adopt a more cautious approach to raising interest rates.  ( 1 min )

U.S. Treasury yields fell Tuesday as some investors sought safety from international conflict in the bond market, and others took comfort in recent comments from Federal Reserve officials.  ( 1 min )

U.S. equities were higher at midday on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, amid optimism the Fed might pull back on its tight monetary policy following comments by Fed officials.  ( 1 min )

U.S. stock futures were little changed in premarket trading Tuesday as Treasury yields sank amid a search for safe-haven assets following the onset of fighting in Israel and Gaza Saturday morning.  ( 1 min )

Workers at General Motors plants in Canada go on strike and PepsiCo shares rise as the snack maker raises its full-year outlook after reporting higher revenues. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 1 min )

Niet alle werknemers die een dierbare verliezen zijn even tevreden met de steun van hun werkgever. Vooral mensen die hun vakantiedagen moesten inzetten in de rouwperiode misten steun van hun baas.  ( 9 min )

Alle Nederlandse en Belgische vestigingen van donut- en koffieketen Dunkin' komen in handen van de horecafamilie Van der Valk.  ( 9 min )

Je ziet ze nu veel voorbijkomen op sociale media: schoolfoto's van mensen uit de tijd dat ze net begonnen te puberen. Maar dit zijn helemaal geen echte foto's. Kunstmatige intelligentie maakt een jarennegentigversie van de geportretteerde persoon.  ( 9 min )

Een zondag ontdekt gat in een gaspijpleiding tussen Finland en Estland is volgens de Finse president Sauli Niinistö waarschijnlijk het gevolg van "activiteit van buitenaf". Hij benadrukt dat de oorzaak van het lek nog onduidelijk is.  ( 9 min )

Nederland gaat zich deze week niet voor of tegen het gebruik van glyfosaat uitspreken in Brussel, maar onthoudt zich van stemming. De Kamer nam eerder een motie aan voor een verbod op de onkruidverdelger.  ( 9 min )

Energiecontracten mogen ook in de toekomst nog aan de deur en via de telefoon worden verkocht. Het is door Europese wetgeving niet mogelijk om dit in Nederland te verbieden, schrijft demissionair minister Rob Jetten (Energie) dinsdag in een Kamerbrief.  ( 8 min )

Veel ongevallen op het werk worden niet gemeld bij de Nederlandse Arbeidsinspectie, terwijl dat wel verplicht is. In veel gevallen komt het doordat werkgevers niet op de hoogte zijn van de meldplicht.  ( 9 min )

De nachttrein tussen Brussel en Berlijn rijdt vanaf maart 2024 door naar Dresden en Praag. Spoorbedrijf European Sleeper heeft genoeg wagons verzameld om reizigers te kunnen vervoeren naar Tsjechië.  ( 9 min )

Het demissionaire kabinet komt met nieuwe maatregelen om malafide uitzendbureaus hard aan te pakken als ze misbruik maken van arbeidsmigranten.  ( 10 min )

Demissionair minister Robbert Dijkgraaf (Onderwijs) vindt dat alle hbo-studenten een "passende" stagevergoeding verdienen. Nu zijn ruim vier van de vijf onderwijsstages nog onbetaald, blijkt uit onderzoek onder zo'n zeventienhonderd studenten.  ( 9 min )

De economische groei van Nederland en meerdere andere Europese landen komt bijna tot stilstand, voorspelt het Internationaal Monetair Fonds (IMF). De prijzen voor consumenten blijven waarschijnlijk nog een tijd behoorlijk stijgen.  ( 10 min )

De economische groei van Nederland en meerdere andere Europese landen komt bijna tot stilstand, voorspelt het Internationaal Monetair Fonds (IMF). De prijzen voor consumenten blijven waarschijnlijk nog een tijd behoorlijk stijgen.  ( 10 min )

In september zijn nieuwe loonafspraken uitgekomen op gemiddeld 7,2 procent. Dat is een stuk lager dan de maanden hiervoor.  ( 8 min )

De populariteit van thuiswerken heeft meer impact op de drukte in de trein en bus dan op de weg of het fietspad. Uit onderzoek blijkt dat ov-gebruikers nog veel vaker zijn gaan thuiswerken dan voor de pandemie.  ( 9 min )

Spaarders bij de Volksbank, waar SNS Bank, ASN Bank en RegioBank onder vallen, krijgen vanaf 16 oktober meer rente. Drie andere grote Nederlandse banken hebben eerder al een rentestijging aangekondigd.  ( 9 min )

De Nederlandse industriesector heeft in 2023 tot dusver minder geproduceerd dan een jaar eerder. In augustus nam de productie met 8 procent af. Vooral de machine-industrie maakt minder.  ( 8 min )

De inflatie in september was maar 0,2 procent. Dit cijfer wordt stevig beïnvloed door een nieuwe meetmethode voor energieprijzen. Zonder energie zou de inflatie 5,5 procent zijn.  ( 9 min )

Het Nederlandse energieverbruik is vorig jaar met bijna 11 procent gedaald. Daarmee gebruikten we in 2022 ongeveer net zoveel energie als in 1970.  ( 8 min )

As investors become more environmentally conscious, they have access to an increasing number of green exchange-traded funds (ETFs).  ( 24 min )

The Dow Jones gained 197 points after Fed officials suggested the recent rise in Treasury yields could lessen the need for further rate hikes to curb inflation.  ( 18 min )

Find out the symptoms and the way gambling creeps into trading and what may drive an individual to trade (or gamble) in the first place.  ( 24 min )

The S&P 500 rebounded from earlier losses to finish 0.6% higher on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023 after Fed officials suggested the recent surge in Treasury yields could diminish the likelihood of further interest rate hikes to curb inflation.  ( 16 min )

Payment-in-Kind (PIK) is the use of a good or service as payment instead of cash. It also refers to certain financial instruments.  ( 26 min )

Citigroup said it would sell its consumer wealth portfolio in China to HSBC Bank China as the financial firm continues to shed overseas assets in an effort to shrink the size of its operations.  ( 17 min )

Sales of Tesla's China-made EVs dropped 12% in September from August and were down 10.9% from a year ago.  ( 17 min )

Despite their popularity, exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, have some drawbacks that investors should know about.  ( 30 min )

Multilevel marketing (MLM) is a monetary strategy used by direct sales companies to encourage existing distributors to recruit new distributors.  ( 25 min )

Discover all the reasons ETFs typically have lower fees than mutual funds, including their passive management and the absence of load and 12b-1 fees.  ( 22 min )

U.S. equities were lower while oil prices climbed at midday on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, amid concerns about conflict in the Middle East after fighting between Hamas and Israel broke out over the weekend.  ( 16 min )

OPEC raised its estimate for medium- and long-term demand for oil, and suggested trillions of dollars in spending would be needed to keep up with that higher demand.  ( 17 min )

Your successful career as a securities agent begins with the Series 63 exam. Read these helpful tips to remove some of the mysteries behind the exam and prepare for taking the test.  ( 29 min )

Bristol-Myers Squibb agreed to pay up to $5.8 billion for Mirati Therapeutics to boost its portfolio of cancer-fighting treatments.  ( 18 min )

The United Auto Workers union started a strike against Mack Trucks after rejecting a tentative deal with the company owned by Volvo Group.  ( 16 min )

Learn about how ETFs can be safe investment options, if you know which funds to choose, including the basics of both indexed and leveraged ETFs.  ( 21 min )

An ETF is a good way to get broad exposure without taking on specific risk, but calculating performance may be a bit tricky.  ( 22 min )

The United Auto Workers (UAW) union started a strike against Mack Trucks after rejecting a five-year contract with the Volvo Group-owned company, while stock futures were trading lower in the pre-market and oil prices climbed amid concerns about conflict in the Middle East. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 18 min )

Learn Which Countries Benefit the Most From the Global Obsession With Sweets.  ( 24 min )

The deep level of liquidity and long-term trending qualities of the eurodollar futures market present opportunities for small and large traders alike.  ( 25 min )

A point spread is given by a sportsbook that determines by how many points the favorite is expected to win the game over the underdog team.  ( 26 min )

Gambling is never a reliable source of supplementary income. Read on to find out why.  ( 25 min )

Learn about the primary characteristics of value ETFs and growth ETFs, and discover how to choose between the two when building a portfolio.  ( 20 min )

Winning the lottery can be a dream come true and a nightmare. Understand the taxes and hidden costs when claiming your prize, and prepare ahead for possible missteps.  ( 30 min )

ETFs (an acronym for exchange-traded funds) are treated like stock on exchanges; as such, they are also allowed to be sold short.  ( 19 min )

Is it ever worth playing the lottery? Discover the probability of winning and the best way to collect the funds if you happen to win.  ( 30 min )

Learn why most exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are not considered derivative securities and the special circumstances when this distinction may not apply.  ( 20 min )

Lawrence Klein was an American economist and winner of the 1980 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics.  ( 22 min )

As the New Year approaches, it’s time to turn your thoughts to your financial goals and the investing resolutions that you need to make to achieve them.  ( 24 min )

A sportsbook is a company or entity that accepts bets.  ( 26 min )

Income-based repayment plans and forgiveness for public service employees can help you erase your student loan debt. Here's what you need to know to get started.  ( 35 min )

Exchange-traded funds (ETF) get the lion's share of investors' money but some choose exchange-traded notes (ETNs). Here are the differences between the two investment vehicles.  ( 24 min )

Jordan Belfort, the "Wolf of Wall Street," is a former stockbroker who spent 22 months in jail for securities fraud. Learn more about Belfort's career and crimes.  ( 25 min )

Learn the important distinction between pre-money and post-money valuation and how it affects ownership percentages.  ( 24 min )

There are several student loan repayment options you can choose from to pay off your debt. Learn what they are and how to pick the right one for you.  ( 28 min )

Paying off education debt is a financial headache. Learn how to repay your student loans to get out of debt faster and save on interest charges.  ( 30 min )

Defaults on student loans happen all the time, and they can have big consequences on a borrower's financial future. Learn what happens when you default on student loans.  ( 25 min )

Commodity ETFs enable investors to gain exposure to individual commodities or baskets of commodities in a relatively low-risk and cost-effective way.  ( 28 min )

The September jobs report exceeded expectations with the addition of 336,000 jobs last month, nearly double the amount anticipated on Wall Street. Add that ‘goldilocks’ figure to minimal wage inflation, and the scene is set for a soft landing for the economy, says Wedbush’s Daniel Ives, a 5-star analyst rated in the top 2% of the Street’s stock pros. This, in turn, is great news for the tech sector. In fact, with earnings season about to kick off, Ives thinks Wall Street is poised to be caught o  ( 35 min )

Personal incomes would have to soar to make up for the higher home payments created by rising mortgage rates.  ( 33 min )

Truist Financial is in talks to sell its insurance brokerage unit to private equity firm Stone Point for about $10 billion, news website Semafor reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. Stone Point bought a 20% stake in the unit, known as Truist Insurance Holdings, in April in a deal that valued the business at $14.75 billion. When the transaction was unveiled in February, before the industry turmoil, Truist said it would continue to own 80% of the unit.  ( 31 min )

While investors want to see Pepsi beat earnings, what it says about Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs could be just as important.  ( 16 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Smithfield Foods Inc. will close a North Carolina pork plant, the latest move in an industry-wide effort to counter a supply glut. Most Read from BloombergIsrael Latest: Top US General Warns Iran to Stay Out of ConflictSchumer Confronts Xi on Israel-Hamas Stance in Rare MeetingHamas Got Around Israel’s Surveillance Prowess by Going DarkBrutality of Surprise Attack Unites Israel Around One Goal: Crush HamasXi’s Reply to Hamas Attack Shows China’s Limit as PeacemakerProduction at th  ( 32 min )

The S&P 500 rebounded from earlier losses to finish 0.6% higher on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023 after Fed officials suggested the recent surge in Treasury yields could diminish the likelihood of further interest rate hikes to curb inflation.  ( 18 min )

The PC market might have finally bottomed out.  ( 33 min )

Is crime in San Francisco driving Starbucks and other consumer-facing chains away? It's complicated.  ( 35 min )

How much does it cost to insure an electric car? Is EV insurance more expensive than a traditional auto insurance policy? We explain.  ( 33 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Top Federal Reserve officials are coalescing around the idea that tighter financial conditions after a recent surge in US Treasury yields may substitute for additional increases in their benchmark interest rate.Most Read from BloombergIsrael Latest: Netanyahu Vows Retaliation Has ‘Only Started’Israel Latest: Over 1,100 Dead; US Sends Warships to RegionSchumer Confronts Xi on Israel-Hamas Stance in Rare MeetingOil Surges as Israel Conflict Reignites Middle East VolatilityFed Vice C  ( 33 min )

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Hamas' attack will play into the hands of the world's largest oil exporter, according to legendary hedge fund manager Pierre Andurand.  ( 33 min )

Legendary investor Warren Buffett has achieved astounding returns throughout his career. From 1964 to 2022, his company Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK) delivered an overall gain of 3,787,464%, dwarfing the S&P 500's 24,708% return during the same period. Other than picking stocks that skyrocketed in value, Buffett also collects dividends — a lot of dividends. Buffett famously said, "If you don't find a way to make money while you sleep, you will work until you die." Don't Miss: Investing in r  ( 33 min )

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Investors have been jittery for months about banks, after the implosions of Silicon Valley Bank, First Republic, Credit Suisse and others. So what to make of [the $1.1 billion deal](https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/stock-market-today-dow-jones-10-09-2023/card/metro-bank-shares-soar-after-u-k-lender-  ( 24 min )

Crypto traders suffered over $100 million of losses in liquidations on Monday, Coinglass data shows, as the digital asset market rout intensified.  ( 32 min )

In the latest survey from Fannie Mae measuring housing sentiment, 84% of respondents in September said now is a bad time to purchase a house.  ( 33 min )

Stocks have headed higher despite the conflict in the Middle East as Federal Reserve members make dovish rumblings. The Dow Jones Industrial Average has gained 203 points, or 0.6%, while the S&P 500 rose 0.7%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite jumped 0.5%. All three indexes were trading lower ear  ( 12 min )

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Top U.S. oil producer Exxon Mobil's planned acquisition of the No. 1 Permian shale producer Pioneer Natural Resources could further restrain output growth in the largest U.S. oilfield, squeezing pipeline companies and suppliers, executives and energy advisors said. Exxon, the fifth largest producer in the Permian, has set an up to 1 million-bpd target for its operations there for 2025 and more recently pushed it back to 2027. Buying Pioneer would boost its output to about 1.33 million barrels of oil and gas equivalent per day, well above its goal.  ( 33 min )

The prospect of a full-blown war in the Middle East added a dose of geopolitical risk to the interest rate and inflation concerns already facing markets.  ( 47 min )

The prospect of a full-blown war in the Middle East added a dose of geopolitical risk to the interest rate and inflation concerns already facing markets.  ( 42 min )

While Warren Buffett is often cited for his memorable quotes on investing, his long-time business partner and billionaire Charlie Munger has his own share of wisdom to offer. Munger once stated, "The big money is not in the buying and the selling but in the waiting." This sentiment, though perhaps not as widely cited as some of Buffett's lines, holds tremendous weight in the investment world for several reasons. Don't Miss: Until 2016 it was illegal for retail investors to invest in high-growth  ( 32 min )

In the vast ecosystem of investment and finance, few voices resonate with the clarity and depth of Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett's respected partner at Berkshire Hathaway Inc. One topic he has been vocal about is the pervasive influence of denial in decision-making processes, especially in investment management. "If I had to name one factor that dominates human bad decisions, it would be what I call denial," Munger said. "If the truth is unpleasant enough, people kind of — their mind plays tric  ( 34 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The surprise attack on Israel by Hamas weighed on shares of global companies with local connections, including chipmakers and software providers, as investors fretted that the conflict could escalate.Most Read from BloombergIsrael Latest: Over 1,100 Dead; US Sends Warships to RegionIsrael Latest: Army Reserves Called Up, Chevron Shuts Gas FieldOil Surges as Israel Conflict Reignites Middle East VolatilityAs Israel-Hamas War Rages, Oil Traders Focus on IranIsraelis Taken Hostage We  ( 34 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The Treasury’s barrage of bill issuance is starting to cause some cracks to appear in the US dollar funding space. Most Read from BloombergIsrael Latest: First Round of US Security Aid Is on the WaySchumer Confronts Xi on Israel-Hamas Stance in Rare MeetingIsrael Latest: Over 1,100 Dead; US Sends Warships to RegionStocks Shrug Off Losses After Fedspeak; Oil Climbs: Markets WrapOn days when US note and bond auctions settle, the rates on overnight repurchase agreements — those loans  ( 32 min )

When interest rates were low, it was difficult for bond investors to earn a decent yield. Just ask DoubleLine Capital Founder Jeffrey Gundlach. Speaking at a recent investment conference in New York, Gundlach recalled what the bond market was like in 2016. He said if you wanted to earn a 5% annual yield on a bond portfolio in those days, you had to buy a junk bond index, use leverage to boost returns and pray that issuers wouldn't default. Things have changed dramatically since then. Don't Miss:  ( 32 min )

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The prospect of a full-blown war in the Middle East added a dose of geopolitical risk to the interest rate and inflation concerns already facing markets.  ( 38 min )

Wedbush analyst Dan Ives cut his Rivian stock price target to $25 from $32. He maintained his Buy rating on shares.  ( 18 min )

Though retirees are only required to take a certain portion of their retirement savings out as distributions each year, a study from JPMorgan Chase shows that there is likely good reason to take out more. A withdrawal approach based solely on … Continue reading → The post 84% of Retirees Are Making This RMD Mistake appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 34 min )

A recent study from the career experts Zety says that 40% of respondents fear retirement more than death. And almost nine in 10 responded that their biggest retirement fear is not having enough income. For married couples, planning retirement for two people can … Continue reading → The post Average Retirement Savings for Married Couples By Age appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 33 min )

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Analysts at Citi see Nvidia continuing to maintain a 90% or so market share in the artificial intelligence GPU chip market over the next two to three years.  ( 16 min )

There’s no one investing style guaranteed to generate big returns but for those looking to make headway in the markets, it’s worth checking out the systems used by the best in the business – the ones whose investing endeavors have pocketed billions in the process. For example, Steve Cohen, the founder of point72 Asset Management, has favored a high-risk, high-reward style, an aggressive mode of investment that has obviously worked wonders, given he has a net worth of $19.8 billion. On the other  ( 35 min )

The prospect of a full-blown war in the Middle East added a dose of geopolitical risk to the interest-rate and inflation concerns already facing markets.  ( 35 min )

The United Auto Workers union started a strike against Mack Trucks after rejecting a tentative deal with the company owned by Volvo Group.  ( 18 min )

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Creating a trust fund for your grandchildren can be an effective strategy, not just for the wealthy, but for anyone interested in financial planning. It can provide a level of financial security and a safety net for the future. But doing so requires careful consideration, understanding of different trust types, clear instructions, and in many […] The post How to Create a Trust Fund for Your Grandchildren appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 33 min )

Tesla delivered some 74,000 units from its plant in Shanghai, down from about 83,000 a year ago. Investors are willing to wait to see fourth-quarter numbers.  ( 18 min )

Here's how much of the prize you would take home after taxes and five ways to invest your windfall.  ( 32 min )

(Bloomberg) -- For years, Brian Moynihan told investors his bank would be a big winner when interest rates eventually, finally, one day went up. Bank of America Corp. had built a massive deposit base that would allow profits to soar when the Federal Reserve changed course.Most Read from BloombergIsrael Latest: Over 1,100 Dead; US Sends Warships to RegionIsrael Latest: Army Reserves Called Up, Chevron Shuts Gas FieldOil Surges as Israel Conflict Reignites Middle East VolatilitySchumer Confronts X  ( 35 min )

Analysts at Citi see Nvidia continuing to maintain a 90% or so market share in the artificial intelligence GPU chip market over the next two to three years.  ( 16 min )

The bond market is closed for Columbus Day, a federal holiday, but futures tracking the 10-year Treasury note yield are down from last week. The yield was 4.74% on Monday, according to FactSet, slipping from last week’s levels. At one point last week, the yield hit 4.887%, the highest since August  ( 11 min )

The yield curve is experiencing a bear steepening, signaling pain for the economy and stock market ahead.  ( 22 min )

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Hamas militants launched an assault on Israel on Saturday. Israel declared war on Hamas and launched retaliatory strikes.  ( 19 min )

Evergrande’s 11th-hour cancellation of a $19 billion debt restructuring could lead to a messy collapse and have “a catastrophic effect” on other troubled companies in the sector, its bond investors said.  ( 29 min )

Many job applicants feel pressure to lie on their résumé to get their foot in the door.  ( 32 min )

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Can you retire at 65 with $750,000 in a Roth IRA and $1,800 in monthly Social Security? Based on median incomes and the 10x rule, most people will need about $740,000 to finance a secure retirement. So in theory, a $750,000 Roth IRA and $1,800 in Social Security benefits will be enough for many individuals […] The post I Have $750K in a Roth IRA and Will Receive $1,800 Monthly From Social Security. Can I Retire at 65? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 34 min )

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The prospect of a full-blown war in the Middle East added a dose of geopolitical risk to the interest-rate and inflation concerns already facing markets.  ( 34 min )

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Maybe it's time to dabble in tech stocks following a steep rates-driven sell-off.  ( 34 min )

Linnartz hopes to turn around a company hurt by slumping growth and controversies surrounding its founder.  ( 42 min )

Walt Disney stock has suffered this year. Enter activist investor Nelson Peltz, whose Trian Fund Management has increased its stake in the company to more than $2.5 billion.  ( 16 min )

The acquisition will help boost revenue by offsetting upcoming competition from generics for Bristol Myers Squibb’s best-selling products.  ( 16 min )

(Bloomberg) -- When India decided to make a concerted push to green the world’s biggest two-wheeler market, a slew of electric scooter startups emerged almost overnight. Now, many are falling out of favor for sourcing parts from China instead of locally.Most Read from BloombergIsrael Latest: Over 1,100 Dead; US Sends Warships to RegionIsrael Latest: Conflict Enters Third Day With Over 1,100 DeadAs Israel-Hamas War Rages, Oil Traders Focus on IranIsraelis Taken Hostage Were Ripped From Everyday A  ( 32 min )

Exxon and Chevron shares rise after a surge in oil prices following the weekend attack on Israel from Hamas, Mirati Therapeutics stock falls after Bristol Myers agrees to buy the oncology developer in a deal valued at up to $5.8 billion, and a report says activist investor Nelson Peltz is seeking multiple board seats at Disney.  ( 20 min )

Iranian oil production could fall following the attack on Israel, Goldman Sachs said, with its pricing framework suggesting any 100,000 barrel a day decline in 2024 production relative to the baseline would mechanically raise the end-2024 Brent price by just over $1 a barrel.  ( 26 min )

Crude oil prices surged while stocks were mixed on Monday after the Israeli government declared war following deadly attacks by Hamas from the Gaza Strip. Conflict in the Middle East often raises the specter of higher oil prices given the risk of disruptions to supplies. “Disruptions or escalations in the region can have far-reaching implications for energy markets, global supply chains, and geopolitical dynamics,” Stephen Innes of SPI Asset Management said in a commentary.  ( 34 min )